Smokybrown Cockroach
Periplaneta fuliginosa
Large, dark-brown roaches that prefer tree holes and attics but frequently migrate into living spaces....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Large, dark-brown roaches that prefer tree holes and attics but frequently migrate into living spaces.
How to Identify the Smokybrown Cockroach
- ▸ Uniform dark mahogany-brown body
- ▸ Glossy appearance
- ▸ Strong flier
- ▸ About 1.25-1.5 inches long
Health & Property Risks, Moderate Risk
- ! Allergen source and asthma trigger
- ! Food and surface contamination
- ! Bacterial transmission
What to Do in Florida
Clear gutters, attics, and woodpiles, and seal soffit and roofline gaps. Schedule perimeter and attic treatment with a licensed professional.
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Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- Moderate
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Year-round; activity increases in warm, humid weather
- Where Found
- yard, indoors, structure
- Category
- household
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Does the Smokybrown Cockroach bite in Florida?
The Smokybrown Cockroach does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Allergen source and asthma trigger, Food and surface contamination, Bacterial transmission.
When is Smokybrown Cockroach season in Florida?
In Florida, Smokybrown Cockroach activity is: Year-round; activity increases in warm, humid weather.
What does a Smokybrown Cockroach look like?
Key ID features: Uniform dark mahogany-brown body; Glossy appearance; Strong flier; About 1.25-1.5 inches long.
What should I do about Smokybrown Cockroachs in my Florida yard?
Clear gutters, attics, and woodpiles, and seal soffit and roofline gaps. Schedule perimeter and attic treatment with a licensed professional.
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