The baby brown banded cockroach possesses distinguishable features across the base of its wings and abdomen. Thus, you will easily identify these baby brown banded roaches from your house.
A few days ago, I suddenly found a unique baby roach that was different from the common house cockroaches. I have examined its external appearance and found it a baby-brown banded roach.
Here, I will share how I have confirmed that the baby brown banded roach has its external features.
Quick overview: The babies of the brown banded cockroach are light brown or tan-golden. They have distinct transverse bands across the base of the wings and also in the abdomen.
I will also compare the babies of brown banded roaches with other common house cockroaches. This article will also include the detailed guide on identifying older male and female brown-banded cockroaches.
So, let’s learn and identify the baby, male, and female brown banded cockroaches with their distinct features.
Baby brown banded cockroach
First, I noticed the unique color and marking on the body of the suddenly found baby roaches. The size of this baby roach is quite different than that of the American, Oriental, and German roaches.
If you compare the size of the baby brown banded roach, then you will find the following –
- It is smaller than these of the babies of the American and Oriental cockroaches, and
- This baby is larger than the babies of the German cockroaches,
The other physical features of this baby roach are almost similar to other roaches.
Let’s see how you will identify and differentiate the baby-brown banded roach from others. Here, I will enlist some of the unique identifying features of the baby brown banded cockroach –
- The body of the baby brown banded roach is light brown or tan-golden,
- The presence of two angled or transverse V bands across the base of the wings or abdomen,
- These babies do not possess any wings,
- It clearly shows 3 segments – head, thorax, and abdomen,
- You will find 3 pairs of legs and segmented antennae in the baby brown banded roach,
- The length of the baby brown banded roach is about 3 – 6 millimeters,
The above-mentioned external features might help you to identify this baby brown banded roach. Here, I have identified the different body features of the baby brown banded roach in the labeled diagram.
Key features to identify the baby brown banded roach: – light brown body and transverse bands on thorax.
Baby brown banded roach vs other domestic baby roaches
It is possible to differentiate the nymph or baby cockroaches with their distinguishable features. Here, I will show how to differentiate brown banded baby roaches from common domestic ones.
Table 1 shows the distinct distinguishable external features among American, Oriental, German, and brown banded cockroaches –
| Baby cockroaches | Unique marking | Body color | Size |
| Brown banded | Transverse bands at thorax | Light brown or Tan golden | 3 – 6 millimeters |
| American roach | Pale band at thorax | Reddish brown | 6 – 9 millimeters |
| Oriental roach | No unique marks | Dark red or black | 5 – 8 millimeters |
| German roach | Dark strips on thorax | Blackish brown | 3 – 4 millimeters |
Here, the diagram shows the babies of 4 types of common domestic cockroaches. Let’s find more pictures of various baby cockroaches here.
You may also learn more about these 4 types of baby cockroaches from the below-mentioned article –
This article will help you learn any baby cockroach’s basic structure. Now, I will also show the external features of the older male and female brown banded cockroach with pictures.
What does a brown banded cockroach look like?
The brown banded cockroach looks like the German roach. But the color and body size show little difference between these two cockroach species.
Both baby and older brown banded cockroaches are light brown. You will find two transverse bands at the base of the wings and also in the abdomen.
The male and female brown banded cockroaches have wings. However the female cannot fly, whereas the male has little ability to fly.
You may know the details about the flying ability of cockroaches from the below-mentioned article –
Again, the male brown banded cockroach is longer compared to the female. The average length of the male brown banded cockroach is 12 – 15 millimeters. On the other hand, a female cockroach maybe 8 – 12 millimeters long.
The wings of the male brown banded cockroaches cover their abdomen. But the wings of the female brown banded roaches are shorter.
Thus, you may differentiate the male and female brown banded roaches in the following ways –
| External features | Male brown banded roach | Female brown banded roach |
| Size | Larger | Smaller |
| Wings | Covers the abdomen | Shorter wings |
| Flying ability | Can fly | Cannot fly |
| Jumping capability | Yes | Yes |
| Activity | More active | Less active |
Table 2 shows the external differentiating features between a male and female brown banded roach.
How do we differentiate baby brown banded cockroaches from older roaches?
You may easily differentiate the baby brown banded cockroach from other older (male and female) roaches. The transverse light brown bands on the back are pronounced in baby brown cockroaches.
Again, the nymph or baby brown roach doesn’t possess any wings. But, they possess the strong 3 pairs of legs that help them jump to escape danger.
You may know the number and external anatomical features of cockroach legs from the below-mentioned article –
Table 3 shows the primary differentiating features between the baby and older (male and female) brown banded roaches –
| Features | Baby brown banded roach | Older brown banded roach |
| Transverse bands | More pronounced Color – yellow | Less pronounced Color – light brown |
| Wings | No wings | Male – larger wings Female – shorter wings |
| Legs | Strong and can jump | Well-developed and can jump |
Are brown banded cockroaches dangerous?
Yes, the brown banded cockroaches are dangerous for us. These brown banded cockroaches can produce odorous secretions from various parts of their body.
These secretions can affect the flavor of various human foods. You will find a characteristic odor when the brown banded cockroach infestation occurs in your house.
Various disease-producing organisms may be found in their body. Again, various forms of gastroenteritis may occur due to banded cockroach infestation.
The brown banded cockroaches’ legs and various body parts may carry these organisms. Then, these organisms can deposit in the human food and utensils.
Again, the excrement and cast skin of the brown banded cockroaches contain various allergens. Thus, the people exhibit an allergic response due to exposure to excrement and cast skin of brown banded roach.
Again, this brown banded roach is well-known to chew on nonfood materials. They may chew on nylon stockings, papers, wood, and other nonfood materials in your house.
Thus, the brown banded cockroach may cause huge damage to your house and affect on human health.
Brown banded cockroach life cycle
The life cycle of the brown banded cockroach is similar to the other domestic cockroaches. Here, the female brown banded cockroach carries an egg capsule for only a day or two days.
They attach these egg capsules to a protected surface like walls, ceiling, behind the picture, and on furniture. Most of the time, the brown banded cockroach eggs hatch within 50 days.
The female brown banded cockroaches have 5 – 18 egg capsules, each containing 19 eggs. About 3 – 9 months are required to complete the reproduction cycle for the brown banded roaches.
The nymphs of the brown banded roaches molt 6 – 8 times over a 3 – 9 months time span. After successful molting, the nymph converts into an older male or female.
Now, they possess the wings on their thorax. The male brown banded cockroach readily flies when distributed.
The single female brown banded cockroach may produce 250 nymphs. But, due to the longer time required for nymphs to be older, the total population will remain less than other cockroaches.
Again, the egg cages of the female brown banded roach are glued to the various objects. Thus, they are very susceptible to drying out or attaching by the fungi.
You will also find several other mortality factors that may cause a low hatching rate. So, the brown banded cockroaches don’t have a tremendous capacity to produce offspring like the German cockroach.
As the population of brown banded roaches decreases, there is less chance for infestation. Due to the higher hatching rate, the German cockroach infestation is more common than the brown banded roaches.
Brown banded cockroach location
The brown banded cockroach builds up their highest population in high-temperature areas. These cockroaches don’t need as much water as the German cockroach needs.
The brown banded cockroach may also survive in the dried location. You may find the brown banded roaches in the house, apartments, hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores.
These cockroaches are often found in the locations at eye level or above. You may commonly see them in the cabinet, around the shelves, warm areas near the refrigerator motor, electric clock, and television.
You will also find the brown banded roaches around the braces of the kitchen chair and table. They may also remain around the object on the wall and in shower stalls.
Why brown banded cockroaches known as TV roaches?
The brown banded cockroaches are frequently found in the living room, behind the television, and in appliances. Thus, brown banded cockroaches are known as TV roaches in some places in the United States of America.
They need a dry and warm environment, so they live behind the television or other warm areas. Again, they also found on the ceiling, high on walls, and in light switches. Because these places are comparatively warmer than the other places of your house.
Baby brown cockroach in the house
The baby brown cockroach can occupy a drier location within the building or house. They are frequently found on the ceiling in dark or dimly lit rooms and behind picture frames.
These baby roaches also remain near the light switches, on the upper wall of the cabinet, and the underside of the furniture. Sometimes, the eggs of the female brown banded roach can be found attached to the rough surface of the wall.
The nymph or baby brown banded roaches also see in the kitchen sink, desks, table, and other furniture.
Baby brown banded cockroach California
The babies of the brown banded cockroach are found in the Northern and Western parts of the United States of America. You will find 4 – 6 species of common cockroaches in California and the United States of America.
Houses, hotels, restaurants, stores, and other commercial establishments in California have these brown banded roaches. These roaches of California prefer starchy foods and appear to have lower water requirements.
The baby brown banded roaches are often found in the office in California where the paper is stored. They are also more commonly seen in apartments in California that are not air-conditioned.
They also infest the animal-rearing facilities, kitchens, and hospitals of California, United States of America. Female brown banded roach incubates their eggs beneath the furniture or near a dark place.
The male, female, and baby of the brown banded roaches in California are fed on various materials. They may consume materials like glue, paste, starch, and specific color dyes.
Thus, the items like paper, books, stamps, envelopes, and wallpapers show signs of feeding.
How do you get rid of a baby-brown-banded cockroach?
As the brown banded cockroaches may be found in so many locations, they may be more challenging to control. However, proper sanitation, structural modification, and building repairs may help reduce the baby brown roach infestation.
Again, chemical control is more effective in controlling or eliminating baby brown roaches. You may get help from the professional pest control personnel. But, you should take care and be safe while proper control measurements for brown banded roaches will take.
Let’s find the detailed guide on the control measurement of the brown banded cockroaches –
How to get rid of brown banded cockroaches?
Brown banded cockroach with pictures
I will show you the egg cage, nymph, baby, and older male and female brown banded cockroaches with pictures. Here, the egg cages of the female brown banded cockroaches are a little dark brown and rectangular.
Again, the nymph or baby brown banded cockroaches are minor bug-like or small beetles. I tried to show the prominent transverse bands from the thorax or back of the babies of brown banded roaches.
Here, the pictures don’t show any wings on these babies of the brown banded cockroaches.
The picture also shows the longer wings of the male brown banded cockroach. I also tried to show you the shorter wings of the female brown banded cockroach in the picture.
Now, you may easily compare the 4 various types of common domestic cockroaches from the below-mentioned pictures. Here, I tried to show the external features of the 4 common little brown cockroaches in the house.
Frequently asked questions on brown banded cockroach
Now, let’s see the frequently asked questions on the brown banded cockroaches with their concise answer. But I suggest you go through the full guide to know the details about the baby brown banded roaches.
Okay, let’s see the commonly asked questions on the brown banded cockroaches –
Are brown banded cockroaches harmful?
Answer: Yes, the brown banded cockroaches are harmful to people compared to other roaches. They can produce odorous secretions that can affect the foods. Their legs and various parts of the body can carry organisms that are responsible for different forms of human gastroenteritis.
Again, their excrement and skin cast are also responsible for human allergic responses. Finally, these brown banded roaches also destroy the nonfood materials in the house.
Thus, the brown banded cockroaches are more harmful than the other roaches.
What to do if you find a brown banded cockroach?
Answer: if you find a brown banded cockroach in your house, you need to plan a proper control strategy. But first, you might confirm the presence of brown banded cockroaches for proper inspection.
As the female brown banded cockroaches need more time to hatch their eggs, you should search them first. It would help to plan for sanitation and structural modification of your household materials.
You might provide chemical control if manual management cannot control or eliminate them. But you might have good knowledge of the brown banded cockroach chemical control.
What are the little brown cockroaches in my house?
Answer: The little brown cockroaches in my house are all common domestic cockroach species. They are American, Oriental, German, and Brown banded cockroaches.
All these little brown cockroaches in my house possess unique identifying features. The American is a very large cockroach that is reddish brown throughout with a pale band on the edge of the pronotum.
The Oriental cockroach is dark red or brown-black and larger than the Brown banded roaches. Again, the German is a light brown cockroach that possesses two dark stripes on the pronotum.
Finally, the Brown banded roaches are the smallest cockroaches with tan-golden color. They possess the V-shaped lighter bands on their wings.
Conclusion
The baby brown banded cockroach is less common than the other roaches like German or American. They are unique for their light brown body color and transverse bands on the back or base of the wings.
With these two unique identifying external features, you may differentiate the baby brown banded roaches from others. Again, the male and female brown banded cockroaches can be easily differentiated by their external appearance.
