What is a Palmetto Bug?
Unless you reside in a warm climate, you may not be familiar with a Palmetto Bug. The name might sound pleasant but Palmetto Bugs are what most homeowners would describe as a nuisance. A Palmetto Bug is actually an American Cockroach with wings that grows up to 1 ½ inches in length. Of course, many Lowcountry residents would claim that they’ve seen Palmetto Bugs grow to much larger sizes. They’re most commonly found in warm, moist climates and are considered scavengers, because they will munch on most anything. Although most consider Palmetto Bugs just an annoyance, they can bring infectious bacteria and allergens into the home. According to the Asthma Research at National Institute of Environmental Health Services, “recent studies have found a strong association between the presence of cockroaches and increases in the severity of asthma symptoms in individuals who are sensitive to cockroach allergens.” There are several treatment options for cockroaches. Cockroach baits and traps can
Odds on, if you live in South Florida, you have already encountered a Palmetto Bug or two. What are they? Simply stated, a Cockroach. But not your ordinary run of the mill cockroach. No, they are nothing like the cute little creepy crawlies you see in Orkin commercials. For one thing, Palmetto Bugs tend to be a bit larger then your average roach. I’m not kidding when I say that I have seen them grow to three inches or more. You may think cockroaches are gross, but the experience is much more vivid when all the gory details are magnified. As if that wasn’t enough, Palmetto Bugs can fly! Yes, fly. You have never been creeped out, until you see a three inch roach fly up and land on the table next to you. And it gets worse, Palmetto Bugs aren’t afraid of the light. You’re just as likely to encounter one during the day as at night. The last little detail to distinguish the Palmetto Bug from your average cockroach is that they are armored. Step on one and you’re lucky if you get its attentio
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In the southern United States and other tropical regions, there is a large chance that you have seen or have heard of a bug called a Palmetto Bug. These are also known as waterbugs, or an American cockroach. This bug in particular cannot stand nor tolerate cold conditions but some people have reported sightings in northeast states such as New York City as well as other regions like Canada and Toronto. This cockroach in particular us one of the largest species of cockroaches and can grow to be up to 2 inches in length and are a reddish brown in color along with a yellowish line behind the head. For the most part the adult Palmetto Bug does have wings and can fly, whereas immature or baby roaches may have the appearance of adults but do not have wings. Many would say that a flying cockroach is about as awful a thing the animal kingdom could produce, but to add to their mystique, the Palmetto Bug is also quite fast. In fact, in 1991 a research experiment was carried out at the University
A Palmetto Bug is really just a roach, although they tend to be large thanks to the favorable climate in Florida. They do live throughout Florida and other places in the South. I don’t know why they try to fly on you, though I suspect it is either: (1) they are attracted by artificial scents such as perfume; or (2) light confuses them and they just fly around all crazy.
