American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
The largest common cockroach species in India — 35-40mm long, reddish-brown with a pale yellow figure-8 pattern behind the head. Strong flyer (especially males). Prefers warm, damp, dark areas: drains, sewers, basements, manhole chambers. Often enters homes via plumbing stacks during heavy rain.
What to look for
Evidence around the property
Risk assessment
Treat quickly. High-risk pests can spread disease, damage property, or escalate fast.
Carries 22+ pathogen strains including salmonella, staphylococcus, and streptococcus. Major trigger for asthma in urban children. Contaminates food and food-prep surfaces.
Practical steps before treatment
Cockroach & Ant Gel Treatment
Odourless gel-bait technology that eliminates entire colonies — no spraying, no evacuation, no stains.
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