The Brown Banded cockroach does not occur very often in our area. When they do infest a building they are frequently mistaken for German roaches. This confusion may lead to improper treatment measures and failure to control the insects.
Brown Banded roaches do not have the moisture requirement of German roaches. These insects also glue their egg capsules to the surfaces of the areas where they nest. Hence, when we encounter roaches in a dry area of the home (such as a bedroom) and find egg cases glued to the inside of the dresser drawers, etc., we are most likely dealing with Brown Banded roaches.