ORIENTAL COCKROACH

Identification, Facts, & Control

Blatta orientalis

1 inch long and all black plus it can't fly

ORIENTAL COCKROACH

Known as the "Shad roach" & "Black Beetle."
The adult is 1 inch in length.
Coloring is dark brown to black.
Female has short wing pads.
Male wings cover% of abdomen.
Adults live for 4-5 months.
The female carries the ootheca for 30 hours & then drops it or attaches it to a protected surface. >· She produces 8-15 capsules with 10-20 eggs each over her lifetime.
The Oriental female has the largest capsule of the four most common species of cockroach.
Most closely associated with moisture of all the species. Found in basements, ground cover (red-apple or ivy), and in and around areas of dampness under buildings.
The best way to treat in and around a residence is to treat damp areas around the outside of the house, in the garage, and under the house.
The least likely place to find these moisture loving cockroaches would be in eaves and gutters on the roof.