American cockroach
Large reddish-brown pest
The American cockroach is a large reddish-brown insect common in warm, damp environments like basements, sewers, and kitchens.
Despite its name, it likely originated in Africa.
Among the largest household cockroaches, it can grow over an inch long and is capable of flight.
Also called a waterbug or palmetto bug.
Pest takeover situation
- exterminatorOne who eradicates vermin
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
bait · trap · vermin · nuisance · contamination · sanitation · boric acid · spray
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- mandibleLower facial bone
- wingsLimbs for flight
legs · abdomen · spiracles · chitin · six-legged · invertebrate · arthropod · nymph
One still alive after
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
nocturnal · omnivorous · scavenger · ancient · prehistoric · decapitated · resourceful · persistent
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- exterminatorOne who eradicates vermin
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
pesticide · bait · trap · vermin · nuisance · contamination · sanitation · boric acid · spray · repellent
antennae
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- mandibleLower facial bone
wings · legs · abdomen · spiracles · chitin · six-legged · invertebrate · arthropod · nymph · molting
survivor
One still alive after
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
prolific · nocturnal · omnivorous · scavenger · ancient · prehistoric · decapitated · resourceful · persistent · opportunistic
sewer
Underground drainage pipe
crawlspace · dumpster · garbage · moisture · warmth · darkness · crack · crevice · kitchen · bathroom
American cockroachbutterfly
Winged insect from caterpillar
honeybee · ladybug · beneficial insect · firefly · praying mantis
American cockroachdodo
Vanished flightless bird
passenger pigeon · endangered species · giant panda · coral · orchid
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