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Australian Cockroaches

Contrary to their name, Australian cockroaches originated from the Asian region and adapted to the household environment. The Australian and German cockroaches are notorious for transmitting diseases and must certainly be controlled in kitchens and other such environments!

Identification

Australian cockroaches have long hairy legs and a distinguishing eye camouflage pattern on its thorax, which is often mistaken as being a part of its head, for warding prey. Their antennae are longer than their body length and their body is flat and smooth to get into limited spaces. Adults have a pair of wings but cannot take to the air very efficiently but they have six strong legs that carries them along very fast.

The young nymph cockroaches appear similar to the adults except they do not have their wings.

Habitat

During they day the Australian cockroach is usually found concealed in narrow gaps, necessitated their flat broad bodies. At night time they become more active and are found moving around the household or in the vegetation outside.

Diets

Australian Cockroaches scavenge on just about anything inside and out.