Field guide Australian cockroach

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    resembles the _ cockroach in size, appearance, and general habits but it is not nearly as tolerant of _.
    • American
    • cold
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    Both sexes fully
    winged and can fly.
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    Ootheca with EGGS TO EGGS on each side.
    12-14 eggs on each side.
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    The female deposits her ootheca in hidden areas such as
    cracks and crevices
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    female will produce OOTHECAE TO OOTHECAE with each containing about EGGS of which about 16 will hatch.
    • 20-30 oothecae
    • 24 eggs
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    can be found in numbers in commercial buildings which have areas of high temperature and humidity such as restaurants and others which incorporate many
    tropical plants in their decor.
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    are often heavily infested.
    Greenhouses
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    If not infesting plants, they occupy habitats similar to those of the _ cockroach except for _.
    • American
    • Sewers
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    They are typically brought into buildings in infested materials such as
    potted plants.
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    They usually feed on the _ parts of the plants. Otherwise, they tend to feed on _ materials.
    • Tender
    • Starchy
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    When infesting plants, they usually live in the _ soil but sometimes also in planter boxes.
    mulch and top inch or so of the
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    Treatment of infested plants that are rented or leased should be done by the
    supplier.
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    If the plants are owned by the customer, then treatment of the mulch and top inch of the soil with a
    microencapsulated material is most effective,
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    but emulsifiable concentrates used as a
    drench or granules can also be used.
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    Before applying any pesticide to planters, it must be determined if the species of plant(s) involved might be
    harmed by a particular pesticide; check the label or with a plant nursery, florist, or cooperative extension service personnel.
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    Never apply _ to soil containing plants because it can kill the plants.
    boric acid
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Field guide Australian cockroach
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Field guide Australian cockroach
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