Cuban Roach
(Panchlora nivea)
Appearance
Adults are pale green and nymphs are brown or black.
Size
Cuban roaches can grow up to 2-inches in length.
Behavior
Cuban roaches are attracted to light and are strong flyers. This roach does not normally invade homes.
Habitat
The Cuban cockroach, also called the green banana cockroach, is usually an outdoor species. They can be found in shrubbery, trees, and plants.
Interesting Facts
Cuban cockroach adults are green, while the nymphs are dark brown to black. This is because the adults live in the canopies of trees, while the nymphs live on the ground below. Their coloration acts as a camouflage for both nymphs and adults.
Control
Do you live in South Florida and think that this pest may be invading your home? Hulett Environmental Services offers specialty pest control treatments designed to control and eliminate this pest!
