Periplaneta fuliginosa
Color: Dark Brown
Size: 32 – 38 mm
Shape: Long, oval body.
Nutrition: They are omnivorous scavengers.
Habitat: Florida, Texas and the Gulf Region, Australia and tropical climates
They are active at night. During the day they hide in dark and damp areas.
Their wings are well developed. Their flying ability is quite strong. They usually fly towards the light.
They like to live outdoors. They don’t usually come into houses. They can enter houses in extreme situations such as rain, cold, dryness.
They need humidity and live in high humidity environments.
They eat all organic waste such as rotting plants, fungi, food scraps, dead insects.
They reproduce very fast and their populations increase quickly.
They are interested in light sources.
Food and cooking areas can be contaminated with pathogens such as feces and saliva. This contamination can result in a risk of disease. It can lead to diseases that damage the digestive system.
Some individuals may experience allergic reactions.
They also carry bacteria when they carry materials from areas such as garbage and sewage to their nests. These bacteria can cause various diseases.
Gaps in areas such as doors, windows, ventilation, etc. should be closed.
Leaf piles, wood piles and other garbage in outdoor areas should be kept away.
Damp areas around the house should be dried.
They are less attracted to the use of yellow light in outdoor lighting.