| Wood Cockroaches, also known as wood roaches, Their normal
habitat is moist woodland areas but they frequently become a household
nuisance because they wander into or are carried into houses as
"accidental invaders." Wood roaches are very similar in appearance to
the common household cockroach and having flat-oval body, long-antennae,
spiny legs, and chestnut brown color, However, wood roaches are slightly
smaller, about 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch long, and the adults, especially the
males, appear tan because of the color of their wings. Wood roaches are
not secretive; they are active both during the day and at night. Wood
roaches do not thrive and reproduce in homes because they require the
consistently moist environment of their natural habitats such as under
wood piles or loose bark and in decaying logs. Indoors, their presence
is strictly a temporary annoyance. They do not harm the house structure,
furnishings or occupants. Doors and windows should be tight fitting and
cracks, gaps and other possible entry points should be sealed as
preventory measures. |
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