Pest Organisms / American Cockroach
Kids
The American cockroach is a big, shiny, reddish-brown bug that loves dark, wet places like drains and basements, with a pale stripe behind its head like a little collar. Funny fact: even though it is called American, its family really comes from Africa and hitched a ride here long ago, so it is more of a world traveler than a local. These roaches mostly live outside or in sewers and only sneak indoors for food, water, or a hiding spot. They grow up by shedding their skin many times until their wings come in. If you spot one, tell a grown-up and help keep the kitchen clean and dry. Source: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/in298 Source: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/blattodea/american-cockroach/