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Brown-Banded Cockroach

Identification & Control

(Supella longipalpa)

Small light brown cockroach with pale bands across its wings and abdomen commonly found indoors.

A smaller roach that skips the basement and heads upstairs.

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Physical Appearance

  • Smaller roach with lighter banding across wings
  • Prefers warmer, drier areas than other roaches
  • Can be found higher on walls and furniture

Common Locations

  • Bedrooms, living rooms, closets
  • Inside furniture, behind frames, electronics
  • Upper cabinets and warmer areas

Why They're a Problem

Because they don’t stick to kitchens, infestations can spread across rooms before homeowners connect the dots.

Homeowner Tips

Because they don’t stick to kitchens, infestations can spread across rooms before homeowners connect the dots.

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