Be sure to read all of it before you call in for technical support. If you are looking for information about German roaches, scroll down the page to our section on the control of these pests. For some interesting facts on roaches, click here For help identifying the correct roach species, click here Everyone thinks of roaches as tiny creatures, which invade dirty homes and apartments. In fact, there are many species of roaches in North America and most of them live outside. Like most roaches, these creatures are active at night, crawl in kitchens and bathrooms, and are too fast to catch.
Large roaches are common in North America.
Some of these species include the American, Oriental or Smoky Brown. We also have Pennsylvania Wood Roaches. These large roaches generally exist outside. They live in woodpiles, pine straw or wood chips. They may live in trees, bushes or plants.