What kind of cockroaches are you seeing in your New York City home?

American cockroach (_Periplaneta americana_)

* Large, reddish-brown cockroach

* Approximately 1.5-2 inches long

* Found in basements, kitchens, bathrooms, and other moist areas

* Can fly

German cockroach (_Blattella germanica_)

* Small, light brown cockroach

* Approximately 0.5-1 inch long

* Found in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where food is present

* Cannot fly

Brown-banded cockroach (_Supella longipalpa_)

* Small, brown cockroach with light-colored bands on its wings

* Approximately 0.5-1 inch long

* Found in attics, closets, and other dry areas

* Can fly

Oriental cockroach (_Blatta orientalis_)

* Large, black cockroach

* Approximately 1-1.5 inches long

* Found in basements, sewers, and other damp areas

* Cannot fly

Smokybrown cockroach (_Periplaneta fuliginosa_)

* Large, dark brown cockroach with a lighter-colored stripe down its back

* Approximately 1.5-2 inches long

* Found in basements, attics, and other areas with high humidity

* Can fly

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