American Cockroaches
Cockroaches have been reported to spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, 6 kinds of parasitic worms and at least 7 other kinds of human pathogens. They can pick up germs on the spines of their legs and bodies as they crawl through decaying matter or sewage and cary these onto food or food surfaces.
American Cockroaches are often referred to as a “waterbug”. They are the largest of the house infesting cockroaches.
American Cockroaches:
can lay 10 or more oothecae (egg cases), each containing 14-16 eggs.
are more active when the temperature is above 70 degrees
are the most common species found in city sewer systems