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Cockroach Exoskeleton Found in Kitchen: German or Brown-Banded Nymph

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Homeowner finds a dime-sized exoskeleton on kitchen floor, suspects roach.

Expert Answer: It's a cockroach exoskeleton—likely an immature German or brown-banded cockroach. For control: spray baseboards inside/outside with Ortho Home Defense Max; treat kitchen baseboards and behind appliances with Bengal Roach Spray. Or hire a pest control operator.

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