Roach Smoky Brown Roach

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Periplaneta fuliginosa

Color: Dark brown to black.
Size: ¼ to 1½ inch long.

Smoky-brown cockroaches require high humidity for survival. They are found outside in wooded areas that provide shade and moisture. They can also be seen in protected areas around homes (tree holes and mulch) and in buildings and attics. Stacks of lumber and firewood, sewer-access openings and trash piles can contribute to infestations. Once in structures they are commonly found in attics or near fireplaces. These cockroaches can be attracted by a leaky roof.

Smoky brown cockroaches are good fliers and easily travel from trees on to houses. It is commonly attracted to homes to feed on trash containers and pet food on patios and decks. They are also attracted to light.

Normally they prefer plant material, but will eat almost anything when they come inside the home. They feed on plant material and may inhabit greenhouses.

Cockroaches have many negative consequences for human health because certain proteins (called allergens) found in cockroach feces, saliva and body parts can cause allergic reactions or trigger asthma symptoms, especially in children.
Cockroaches can also passively transport microbes on their body surfaces including pathogens that are potentially dangerous to humans. Cockroaches have been implicated in the spread 33 kinds of bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella species, six parasitic worms and more than seven other types of human pathogens.
E. coli and Salmonella are classic causes of food poisoning, or gastroenteritis. Common symptoms include belly pain, severe stomach cramps and tenderness, diarrhea which can sometimes be bloody, nausea and vomiting. Some people can experience severe diarrhea, which will cause dehydration and may require hospitalization. In rare cases, the bacteria can spread to the blood stream and cause life threatening infections.

The smoky brown cockroach has the reputation of being one of the most difficult cockroaches to control because it is so active and varied in its habitat.

Here is a list of tips and control methods to avoid a Smoky Brown Cockroach infestation:

Be sure that you maintain a clean and clear ventilation system. It will help keep those cockroaches away from those areas.
Install tight fitting screens around vents and possible entry ways.
Seal as many cracks and holes as possible on the exterior of the home.
Do not allow pet food to sit out overnight. Pick it up after outdoor pets are finished eating.
Eliminate piles of lumber and debris. Store firewood as far away from the house as possible, they may be possible harborages for these cockroaches.

Manufacturer Recommended Products And Treatment For Smoky Brown roach Control

Pests need food, water, and shelter. Often the problem may be solved just by removing these key items. Before even thinking about chemical pest control, it is important to be aware of

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	Conducive Condition	Recommendation
1	Tree branches on house	Keep tree branches away from house to reduce pest access
2	Firewood next to foundation	Keep firewood away from house to reduce pest harborage
3	Debris on crawlspace/next to foundation	Remove wood debris to reduce termite ha rborage area
4	Excessive plant cover, stump, etc.	Providing spacing between plant cover and structure
5	Soil above the foundation Ii ne	Keep soil below top of foundation to reduce harbo rage areas
6	Wood-to-ground contact	Keep soil from touching wood to eliminate termite access
7	Debris on roof/full gutter	Keep gutter & roof free of debris to reduce insect harborage
8	Standi ng water near/under structure	Eli minate standing water to reduce pest harbo rage
9	Mo isture problem under structure	Increase ventilation to reduce pest harbo rage area
10	Openi ngs at plumbi ng & electronics	Seal opening to reduce pest access
11	Excessive gaps at windows/doors	Seal gaps to reduce pest access
12	Lea ky plumb ing fixtures	Repair to reduce moisture for pests
13	Keep garbage cans covered	Covered to reduce attraction of insects of vertebrate pests
14	Mo isture damage wood	Repair rotten or damaged wood to reduce insect harborage
15	Grocery bags stored improperly	Seal paper sacks in containers to reduce i nsect ha rborage areas
16	Pet food unsealed or left out	Keep pet food in sealed containers and unavailable to pests
17	Excessive storage conditions	Keep storage areas uncluttered and manageable
18	Debris below kick plates	Remove kick plates to reduce rodent harborage

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