SURINAM ROACH (Pycnoscelus surinamensis)
The Surinam Cockroach is between 3/4ths and one inch long, and colored a shiny dark brown to black. It is usually found outdoors, burrowing in mulched landscaped areas and wood piles. It will infest potted plants, which is how it makes its way into structures. Once inside, it will infest the premises. It is also common in greenhouses.
Populations of the Surinam Roach can be quite large, and they come out a night and feed, mainly on the stems of plants. Because of the heavy populations, they can do considerable damage to the landscape. They will conceal themselves during the day in the soil or dark locations.
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