German Cockroach Information

How To Identify

• Brown/Tan in color depending on stage of lifecycle
• Nymphs are typically darker in color whereas adults tend to be more tan
• Dual black stripes running down their heads/backs
• Typically range between 13-16mm in length
• Adults can have wings, but typically don't fly
• Adult females may have egg sacks attached underneath the rear

Habitats, Life Cycle, Reproductive Phase, & Common Issues

• German Roaches are typically found on the interiors of homes. Most commonly in areas where food is available, or water. Kitchen cabinets, behind kitchen appliances, and bathrooms are their preferred habitats.
• The egg sack can contain 30-40 eggs. Once hatched the life span on average runs 100 days. On the lower end roughly ~50 days, on the extreme end ~200 days.
• Roaches reproduce at an extremely fast pace, with females only needing to mate one time in their lifespan to be able to lay eggs. Each female can lay an estimated 350-400 eggs in her life.
• Common issues paired with an infestation can range from them contaminating food, a musty smell, ruining appliance electrical, and sputum/feces being able to transmit disease/pathogens.

If you believe that you are experiencing an issue with German Roaches, please reach out to us immediately so that we may do an inspection and set up a treatment plan. These roaches, depending on activity levels, can require up to weekly applications due to their rapid reproduction.