American Cockroach

Locale On Property
American cockroaches prefer warm, dark, moist environments, including basements, bathrooms, storage areas, and kitchens, as well as sewer lines and garbage disposals.

Description
American cockroaches are reddish-brown to dark brown (except for a tan or light yellow band around the shield behind the head), and have wings capable of flight.

Concerns
Their association with human waste and disease and their ability to move from sewers into homes make American cockroaches a public health problem.