Oriental Cockroaches

Blatta orientalis

Appearance

• 25 – 30 mm long
• Dark brown to black in colour
• The wings undeveloped in female and cover ¾ length of the abdomen in the male.
• Runs rather than flies

Lifecycle

• Females deposit 16 eggs in an ootheca (egg case).
• Hatch in 2 months.
• Nymphs take 5 – 9 months to develop into adults.

Habits

• Buildings. Can tolerate lower temperatures than other cockroaches so can also be found outdoors, on rubbish tips etc.
• Nocturnal.
• Omnivorous.

Oriental Cockroach Pest Control News

Reducing Allergen Exposure
Most people don't recognise the serious impact allergies to cockroaches have on the British health-care system. When you ask a person what they think of cockroaches, their likely answer is a reflection of the places cockroaches live – they are ... [more]

Cockroaches and Asthma
Many studies have pointed to the fact that cockroaches are a leading trigger of allergies and asthma attacks. The pests' saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies contain allergen proteins known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma... [more]

Health Hazards Posed By Cockroaches
Though they have long been a pest that causes one of the strongest reactions when discovered in a home or place of business, the health threats posed by cockroaches often don't factor into the disgust felt at encountering them. Dynamic Pest Control ... [more]

Cockroach Control
There are two species of cockroach which are common in the UK, namely the Oriental cockroach and the German cockroach. The main issues concerning cockroach infestations are the very serious food safety risks posed by these insects in food premises. ... [more]

Repelling Cockroaches
Cockroaches are considered one of the most common indoor pests. They like to settle in dark, warm, and humid areas, places that contain available food and water sources, and spaces where they can easily hide and breed such as cracks on walls or kitch... [more]

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