Wood Cockroaches
Description:
Wood cockroaches are chestnut brown with the area near the head and wings edged in white. The males are approximately 7/8 to 1 1/8" in length while females are 1/2 to 3/4" in length.
Prevention:
The wood cockroach is an outdoor species which can rarely survive indoors. Seal exterior cracks and crevices with silicone caulk, make sure all windows have doors have tight fitting screens and all exterior vents and vent openings are screened with screening no larger than 1/8" wire hardware cloth. Changing incandescent bulbs to yellow bulbs around entrance doors may also help.