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Oriental Cockroach
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123Pest
Overview

Biology
Reddish-brown or black in colour
Adults are between 20mm-30mm
Food
Between 14-18 eggs per oothecae (Egg Case)
Between 1-18 ootheca produced, an average of 10
Egg to adult in 6-18 months
The Oriental cockroach both male and female are very dark brown almost black. They can be found living in moist high humidity areas such as boiler rooms, basements ceiling voids and can be found under manhole covers, flat roofs, and drains
Description
They can be found under manholes in sewers, under flat roofs, in basements, between wood, and brick, and even in gardens.
Habitat
The Oriental cockroach both male and female are very dark brown almost black. They can be found living in moist high humidity areas such as boiler rooms
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