American Cockroach Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org

American Cockroach Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org

American Cockroach Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org

AMERICAN COCKROACH. The American roach is much larger than the German roach. It averages about 25mm (1 inch). They like dry dog and cat food as well as food left on the counters or unsealed in kitchen drawers.