what are palmetto bugs
Since habits and control measures often are species-specific, it is best to consult a pest control professional who can properly identify the species and then select control measures. A cockroach species commonly called a âpalmetto bugâ is the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) . Adult American cockroaches are large and winged. Their coloration is dark brown with a cream-colored prothorax that has dark markings that resemble sunglasses.