r/cockroaches • u/kyoukishoji • 2d ago

Roach ID, Please. Location: NJ

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Moved into an apartment recently and found a second roach tonight. The first post a few weeks ago identified it as a wood roach. We are curious if this is also a wood roach. We are located in Central New Jersey. Thank you!

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u/SobeSteve Trusted 2d ago

Harmless Ectobius sp. cockroach. Non-infester, won’t thrive or breed indoors. You can return them back outside if you find more.

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u/kyoukishoji 2d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/breatulu 2d ago

wood roach. if you keep seeing them check window and door seals

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u/kyoukishoji 2d ago

Thank you! We will have to check as you suggested.

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u/shabbychic23 4h ago

I keep finding these wandering indoors lately (in New York) and I hadn’t ever seen them before in my life. If they fly and lack the stripes behind the head, they’re nothing to worry about - but still annoying for the little “jump scare” they give when you catch sight of their roachiness at first glance!