2006-09-03 15:18:05 · 3 answers · asked by Maryalice V 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes.
PALMETTO BUGS
Eurycotis Floridana
The roach that Florida crackers (natives) call palmetto bugs is actually a large wingless, reddish black, armor plated roach that is known for inhabiting saw-palmetto fan palms and cabbage palms more than anywhere else. They are often mistaken for the American cockroach and the Australian cockroach.
Old timers called the Eurycotis Floridana "palmetto bugs" when they were cutting "swamp cabbage" (heart of palmettos and palms) for food. The most distinguishing characteristic of the true palmetto bug is it's foul smell it emits when disturbed. This is a sickening smell that smells like rotten palmetto berries where they live. Some old timers refer to them as them "darn stinkin palmetto bugs". They do not fly and are also referred to as "skunk roaches". (Karl - Gatorhunter611@aol.com)
Control of palmetto bugs in saw-palmetto and fan palms consists of treating the palms with any residual pesticide such as Suspend or Talstar. Do not spray the fronds (fan leaves) themselves as burning could occur on hot afternoons. Spray early in the morning or late in the afternoon for best results. Target the treatment around the base of the palms and also on the body of the palm making sure to saturate down into any potential hiding areas. Treatment can be made down into the heart of the palm tree but care should be taken to prevent burning.
http://www.epestsupply.com/cockroaches.htm#Palmetto%20Bugs
2006-09-03 15:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
2006-09-03 22:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Same genus, different species.
2006-09-03 22:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋