The German Roach is about 1/2-inch in length and has a brown coloring.
The German cockroach is the most prolific breeder among all cockroaches. Each egg capsule can contain up to 40 eggs and development from egg to adult can occur in as little as 45 days. They are omnivorous and will eat virtually anything people will and many things we won't. It is recognized by the two dark, longitudinal stripes on the "shield" at the front of the body under which the head is located. They will first locate itself in bathrooms and the kitchen, as close as possible to food and moisture sources. It spends about 80 percent of its time resting in cracks and voids.
Control of the German cockroach takes persistence and experience. An infestation can be controlled using over-the-counter products, but homeowners often meet with frustration and call a professional company. |
