TOP ELEVEN PEST- TURKESTAN COCKROACH
The common name for this roach probably relates to it having been collected in
Turkestan. The primary distribution of this
roach seemed to be throughout the Middle East. It was introduced it the United States with household goods of military
personnel when they returned from duty in the Middle East. In the U.S. it is established in parts of California, around El
Paso, Texas, and in Maricopa and Pima counties in Arizona.
Identifying:
The adults of this species grow to about 1" in length, with the female being a bit longer. The males are brownish yellow in
color and the females are dark brown to black in color. The wings of the male extend beyond the abdomen whereas the female
wings are very short triangular pads separated by less than a wings width.
The nymphs (young) are bi-colored with the
thorax (front) being light brown and the abdomen being dark brown. The ootheca or egg capsules are 3/8 to ½ “ long, dark
brown and contain about 18 eggs.>> back to top
The males of this roach are commonly confused with American Roaches and the females with Oriental roaches.
Habits:
This roach is a desert or semi-desert dweller. It can live inside under the right conditions, but is most commonly found outside. Outdoor habitats include water meter and valve boxes, under leaf litter, and under heavy thatch in lawns. It is common in sewer systems and is capable of carrying the bacteria that causes dysentery.
| ID males brownish yellow | ID females dark brown to black | ID nymphs bi-colored |
Biology:
Not a lot is known about this species other than nyumphal development takes around 118-137 days, and adults live from 30
to 300 days.
Control:
Controlling this roach is normally straightforward and fairly simple. Desiccant dusts and a good baiting system are usually
sufficient to gain good control.
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