Florida Woods Cockroaches are among the largest in the United States, this roach can measure more than 2″ in length. They are very dark brown or black, these roaches are found in central to northern Florida and are common around homes with wooded lots. They typically enter the attics or crawl spaces of homes and from there, move down into the living spaces. When disturbed, these cockroaches give off a strong, disagreeable odor. While it feeds on a wide variety of foods, the Florida Woods Cockroach prefers decaying organic debris it finds outdoors.