Pest guide
American cockroach
Periplaneta americana
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
Yes
A pest-control professional can assess the extent of the problem and recommend suitable action.
- Potential harm
Gets into food, may carry pathogens and causes odour and contamination
- What to expect
Possible response: Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers American cockroach (Periplaneta americana). Typical location: Warm, damp areas. Potential harm: Gets into food, may carry pathogens and causes odour and contamination. Possible response: Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up.
Facts
- Latin name
- Periplaneta americana
- English name
- American cockroach
- Preferred conditions
- Warm, damp areas
- Life cycle
- Adults may live for many months, up to about two years
Response and treatment
Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.