Roaches · SWFL Pest Identifier
German Cockroach
Worth a pro look Damage or health risk grows quickly once established.
How to identify it
- Small, tan, two dark racing stripes behind the head
- Found near appliances, under sinks, in cabinet hinges
- Seeing them in daylight = heavy population
Size
Small (grain of rice)
Where you'll see it
Kitchen · Bathroom
Looks like
Roach-like
Did you know
This one never lives outdoors in Florida — it arrives in bags, boxes, and used appliances. It’s a hitchhiker, not a cleanliness verdict.
What it means for you
The fastest-breeding indoor roach. Foggers scatter them deeper — baiting programs work.
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