Are palmetto bugs and cockroaches the same? Great question! The phrase "palmetto bugs" has been applied to several roach species, but it most frequently refers to the American cockroach. Floridians are too accustomed to these pests, whatever name you give them. Read our pest control blog post-Palmetto Bug vs. Cockroaches, for a more in-depth article on this topic.The good news is that palmetto bugs don't sting or bite like many Florida pests. An intelligent pest control plan for your Daytona Bea