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Can you help me identify this cockroach? #941722

Asked August 06, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT

I found this cockroach outside on my front porch in Kent County. Could you please help me identify it and offer any control measures?

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

This is an American cockroach. If there is trash or a dumpster nearby, decaying food, or moisture, these could be possible sources for this roach. Finding a single roach does not indicate that there is necessarily an infestation indoors. I would recommend monitoring the inside of your home, especially the kitchen and basement for the presence of others. If it would give you peace of mind, you could also set up bait stations to verify if there are additional roaches or if this was just a one-off finding outdoors.
David Lowenstein Replied August 06, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT

I was hoping that you were going to tell me that it was Parcoblatta pennsylvania, the wood cockroach.  Thank you for your response.  Ken

The Question Asker Replied August 07, 2026, 7:51 AM EDT

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