09/01/2026
🪳 Not all roaches are the same... and knowing which one you're dealing with matters! Here are a few of the most common cockroach species you'll find in Central Texas:
🟠 German Cockroach – Small, light brown, and a major indoor pest. They reproduce quickly and are commonly found around kitchens and bathrooms where food, warmth, and moisture are available.
🟤 American Cockroach – One of the LARGEST cockroaches you’ll find around Texas homes. They typically prefer outdoor or damp environments but can make their way inside through cracks, drains, and other openings.
⚫ Smokeybrown Cockroach – Dark brown, shiny, and typically found outdoors around trees, mulch, gutters, and other warm, humid areas. And yes, they can fly. 😬
⚪ Oriental Cockroach – Dark brown to nearly black and often associated with cool, damp areas. You may find them around drains, crawl spaces, plumbing, and other areas where moisture collects.
Whether they’re living indoors or finding their way in from outside, proper identification is the first step to getting roaches under control. 🪳
