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Learn more about common roaches in Middle Tennessee
Roaches, yuck! There are a lot of pests that call Middle Tennessee home, but there aren't many that are yuckier than roaches. Learn more about the common roaches found in homes or businesses throughout Nashville and how we can help you control them.
American cockroaches are the largest of the home-infesting roaches, typically measuring between 1.5 and 2 inches in length.
American Cockroaches
These pests are common in the Northeastern, Southern, and Midwest regions of the U.S. The brown banded cockroach received its name from the tan bands that cross their wings. This same banding is found on the bodies of adults, young cockroaches, or nymphs.
Brown Banded Cockroaches
Alongside the American cockroach, one of the most common species of cockroach found in the United States and Tennessee is the German cockroach (also known as waterbugs).
German Cockroaches
The oriental cockroach is a large cockroach species that is commonly found in Tennessee and many parts of the country. Like American cockroaches, Oriental roaches are an occasional invader and will enter homes and businesses from the outside.
Oriental Cockroaches
Smoky brown cockroaches are typically found outdoors, but sometimes make their way inside seeking shelter.
Smoky Brown Cockroach
Originally from the Middle East, Turkestan cockroaches are typically found outdoors in Tennessee.
Turkestan Cockroach
The wood cockroach is a semi-common outdoor roach in middle Tennessee.
Wood Cockroach
