| American Cockroach | ||
|---|---|---|
![]() |
Size | 1½-2 inches (nymphs are smaller) |
| Where/when | Found indoors anytime during the year. Usually brought into homes in infested boxes, bags, luggage, and other items. | |
| Significance | Is a persistent home-infesting insect. Also can be a public health problem by contaminating food and causing allergic reactions and asthma. | |