Besides Megaloblatta Longipennis and Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, American Cockroach is the biggest Cockroach is well known all over the world. The name of this species is misleading. It is likely to originate from North Africa and Middle East. It has become popular in Singapore and many other places.
During the adult Cockroaches, lifespan period of approximately 1.5 years, the female deposits 50 or more cockroach egg cases (oothecae). Each containing approximately 16 eggs that hatches after 45 days. They do not carry the cases protruding from the body like the German Cockroach eggs. Instead they are glued on area where it’s warm and close to a food and water, preferably the kitchen cabinets.
The baby American Cockroach called Nymphs life lasts from 11 to 14 months. Approximately 2 inches in length, red to maroon brown and lives outdoors scavenging on trash. Its oval body flattened makes it easier to squeeze into tight places and often mistaken with the Oriental Cockroaches.
The adult American cockroach has well developed wings that can take flight. Cockroaches are not well-known for their flying abilities. Most species prefer dark, heated areas such as basements, sewers, and dumpsters. In contrast, some creatures can fly quickly and with great strength.
Although they are found in residential properties, in cooler temperature they thrives inside warm warehouses, kitchens, bakeries, groceries stores and buildings. Researchers have shown that Cockroach allergens can cause a lot of allergic reactions in younger children. They were even shown to cause asthma attacks. The allergens compiles and builds up from excessive deposits of droppings, secretions, cast skins, and dead roaches.
