Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach

The Pennsylvania Wood cockroach is a common species of cockroach found in Eastern North America, and considered an occasional nuisance pest; in homes throughout Pennsylvania. It is widely distributed in the eastern, southern, and Midwestern states, and northward to Canada.

These unwanted pests pose the greatest risk to homeowners, when infested firewood is transferred indoors, or when the roach travels from wooded areas; that border the property. Feeding primarily on decaying organic matter, both the female (3/4 inch) and male (1 inch) Pennsylvania Wood cockroaches have been discovered by exterminators; under shingles and on the inside of garages.

Read more about the Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach.

2 comments:

  1. This is another example of how a simple act of prevention, can prevent a pest control nightmare. Take a moment to contact a local exterminator or pest control professional, and ask about some simple prevention strategies; to protect your family and investment.

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  2. The Pennsylvania Wood cockroach poses the greatest risk to homeowners, when infested firewood is transferred indoors; or when this pest travels from surrounding wooded areas. When looking for signs of an invasion, pest control services will target areas of abundant moisture, like under roof shingles and inside rain-gutters.

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