German Cockroach
Our remedy for German Cockroach control
First, contact us. Cockroaches pose serious health risks to your family or business. Controlling German cockroaches takes expertise and persistence due to their rapid reproductive rate. At least 95% of the populations must be eliminated during initial treatment or they will return. Baits are a particularly effective form of roach control for this species, but correct placement in cracks and crevices near harborages is critical.
How to Identify a German Cockroach
Appearance
German cockroaches are about 1/2-inch in size and a light brown color all over. They have two long antennae and six long, spiny legs for running. Adult German cockroaches have wings, but they can’t fly. They have two dark lines on their pronotum, a shield-like body part that partially covers their head. Adult cockroaches have two sensory organs on their back end called cerci. These sensitive organs are what allow them to quickly scurry away from danger (they can even sense tiny differences in airflow). German cockroaches do not go through full metamorphosis (like a butterfly does), so immature cockroaches (called nymphs) look like smaller, wingless versions of adults. Immature German cockroaches are teeny tiny and dark brown. These cockroaches are often found in groups of both adults and nymphs.
Habitat
German cockroaches are found throughout structures but prefer warm and humid places. Roach control should focus on bathrooms and the kitchen, two places frequented by this pest. It spends about 80% of its time resting in cracks and voids near a source of food and/or water. These cockroaches most commonly enter buildings via paper products or packaging such as grocery bags, cardboard boxes and drink cartons.
Diet
Scavenger; eats almost anything, including such things as soap, glue and toothpaste.
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German Cockroach Fact Sheet Download
German cockroaches can infest a property quickly if not addressed quickly. Our staff entomologist put together some info about the German cockroach in a printable sheet. Feel free to utilize this as a resource. Education is the first and best defense against any pest problem.
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