because its primarily found if Florida in wooded areas. The nymphs have broad yellow bands on the top of their thorax. The average egg-to-adult development is approximately 100-150 days, and females will produce 20-24 eggs per egg capsule. Adults have a long lifespan, and have a high reproductive capacity. This species can reproduce without fertilization by a male. They feed on decaying organic matter.

The Florida woods roach is also known as the Florida stinkroach or ‘skunkroach’ as it known to emit an oily, vile-smelling liquid from a single gland on the underside of its abdomen when disturbed and to protect it from predators. It is apparently ejected only backwards, and when placed in a closed container it may cause its own death due to this secretion.

Habitat:
Florida Woods roaches are commonly found outdoors under the bark of dead trees, under palmetto leaves, in leaf litter, mulch, woodpiles, and under rotting logs. They are cold intolerant and prefer warm, damp locations with lots of moisture. It can sometimes wander indoors on the ground floor, where it can only survive for a short time.

The Florida woods roach is slower moving than other species and does not fly, and therefore must crawl into structures or are brought in with firewood or other objects. Since they do not survive well indoors, they do not cause serious problems.

Control:
To discourage nesting, it helps to scatter piles of mulch, leafs and other vegetation and avoid keeping leaf piles near the home. Inspect any firewood, bricks or other outdoor materials for egg cases and roaches before bringing them indoors.

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