Pest Library

Wood Roach

Parcoblatta pennsylvanica

"Wood roaches live outdoors under logs, rocks and other protected locations. These roaches are often mistaken for German cockroaches since they are similar in appearance, but that is where the similarity ends. Wood roaches are strong fliers and will come inside since they are attracted to lights, but only live for a short period of time. Wood roaches are a nuisance in the spring, but fortunately, they do not set up ?housekeeping? since indoor humidity and the lack of preferred sources of food are limiting factors. "