Smokey Brown Roach
(Periplaneta fuliginosa)
Appearance
Smoky Brown roaches are mahogany brown to black in color, and have no patterns behind their head.
Size
1 ¼-inch in length.
Behavior
Smokybrown 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.
Habitat
Smoky Brown roaches are abundant outdoors and are found in tree holes and leaf litter. They are commonly found in the attics of homes.
Interesting Facts
Smoky Brown cockroaches are scavengers and will eat almost anything, though they normally feed on plant material.
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!
