The Peruvian Giant Cockroach, although not one of the largest species, feels quite massive due to its broad wings. It is a slow-growing species among cockroaches, taking 9 months to reach adulthood. Both males and females have wings but cannot fly and cannot climb smooth surfaces. It is a popular and extraordinary species among cockroach collectors.
Chinese Name: 秘鲁巨人蟑螂
English Name: Peppered Roach
Latin Name: Archimandrita tesselata
Peruvian Giant Cockroach: Alias Fangban Cockroach_Black Pepper Cockroach, is a crawling animal belonging to the order Blattodea, family Blaberidae, and genus Blaberus, originally from Peru in South America. Cockroaches are omnivorous insects with a history of evolution for millions of years, and currently, more than 4,000 species have been discovered. Some well-known cockroaches that can be kept as pets include: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Cuban Cockroach, Australian Rhinoceros Cockroach, etc.
Peruvian Giant Cockroaches are recommended for pet lovers who enjoy climbing. They are a very common pet cockroach and are highly loved by reptile enthusiasts due to their strong sense of fun and challenge. Although they are not the largest cockroach species, their broad wings still make them feel quite massive.
1. Artificial killing: Eliminate adults and larvae, clean cabinets and drawers during the day, and kill them when they are seen. At night, turn on the lights every half an hour after 8 o'clock in places with many cockroaches, such as the kitchen, food processing room, and warehouse, to achieve better results.
2. Luring and killing: Use a large glass bottle with a small mouth. Apply sesame oil (or vegetable oil) around the mouth of the bottle and put some fragrant food inside. Put it in places with more cockroaches at night. The cockroaches will climb into the bottle, and then they can be killed in the morning. The pesticide Ant & Roach Killer has ideal effects on luring and killing cockroaches.
3. Heat extermination: Cockroaches are not resistant to heat and will die in a few minutes at 60 degrees Celsius. Pour boiling water into hidden crevices where cockroaches are found to kill them.
4. Blocking: For cockroaches hiding in crevices, use cement or clay to seal the cracks so that they cannot climb out and die of starvation.
5. Chemical killing: Ant & Roach Killer, aerosol insecticides, pyrethroids, and DDT are all effective.
1. Diet: The cockroach has a chewing mouthpart and eats by nibbling on food. Cockroaches are omnivorous insects with a wide range of food sources. They eat various types of foods, including bread, rice, pastries, and more. They especially enjoy fragrant, sweet, and oily foods. Cockroaches have a habit of eating fats and oils, and among various plant oils, sesame oil is most enticing to them, which is why they are sometimes referred to as "oil thieves".
2. Habits: Cockroaches prefer warm, humid, and food-rich areas with many crevices, which are the four basic conditions they need for breeding. Cockroaches prefer darkness and are afraid of light, so they are active at night and occasionally visible during the day.
They usually become active and search for food after dusk, and return to their nests in the morning. They are most active at temperatures between 24 and 32°C, and cannot move at all at 4°C. Cockroaches have a flat body, which makes them suitable for squeezing into narrow crevices and hiding in small holes.
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