Common Roach Species in Colorado
Cockroaches are one pest no one wants to see in their home or business. They’ve been around since the time of the dinosaurs and are known for being incredibly tough and hard to eliminate. While there are more than 4,500 species of cockroaches worldwide, only a few are common invaders here in Northern Colorado and the Denver metro area. The three types you will most likely find infesting local properties are listed below.
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American Cockroaches
American cockroaches are reddish-brown to mahogany colored and are identified by a distinctive yellow band behind their heads.
They are the largest pest species and are capable of flight.
American roaches are most often found living in basements and bathrooms.
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German Cockroaches
These cockroaches are light tan to brown in color, and although they have fully developed wings, they do not fly.
They are most often identified by the dark parallel lines that run from the back of their heads to their wings.
These house-infesting pests are often found invading kitchens and bathrooms since they prefer a moist living environment.
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Oriental Cockroaches
The coloring of Oriental roaches is shiny black to dark reddish-brown. While females do not have wings, they do have large wing pads. Unlike their female counterparts, males have shortened, three-quarter-length wings.
These large roaches are unable to fly.
This species is most often found living outdoors but can be found in bathrooms, wet basements, crawl spaces, and under porches.
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