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ORIENTAL COCKROACH.
Average Adult Size:
17-30mm.
Associated Risks:
Possible transmission of diseases,
Potential to transmit pathogens,
Possible contamination of food sources.
Life Cycle:
Egg, Nymph, Adult,
Eggs are carried on the female within an
oothica casing with an average of 16 eggs
per oothica casing with an average incubation
period of 6-12 weeks.
Usually found living together in groups in
areas of food storage,
Average adult lifespan is 6 months with
females producing up to 5 oothica casings
within this time.
Life Style:
Primarily a nocturnal pest,
Pest prefers humid conditions but can survive
in colder climates,
Pest can be found worldwide,
Can effect both domestic & commercial properties.
Control Method(s):
Chemical treatment,
Proactive cleaning regime.

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