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German Cockroach

Latin Name:

Blattella germanica

Appearance:

About 5/8-inch long. Light to medium brown with two dark longitudinal streaks on the thorax.

Habit:

Nocturnal; primarily infests areas close to food, moisture and warmth. Most common cockroach found in and around apartments, homes, supermarkets and restaurants.

Diet:

Scavenger; eats almost anything.

Reproduction:

Females can produce one egg capsule every 20 to 25 days. Each capsule contains from 18 to 48 eggs. Newborns become adults in as little as 36 days. Adults can live up to one year.

German Cockroach FACTS

Extremely heavy infestations are not uncommon. Often found aboard ships. The most widely dispersed of all cockroaches in the United States.