German Cockroaches Blatella germanica

Color:
Brown with two dark stripes

Size:
5/8 inch

Habits:
Feed on almost anything. Active at night. Live in cracks and crevices during the day. If activity seen during the day, the population is extremely high. Tend to cluster in harborages near food. Female carries egg case protruding from abdomen until it is ready to hatch. Many generations produced in a year. Not a strong flier

Habitat:
Cracks and crevices near food and water. Prefer a humid environment with a temperature near 70°F.

Threat:
Can carry various disease but little documentation they transmit Them to man. Produce allergens and affect humans when populations are high.

Prevention:
Examine groceries before unpacking them. Seal cracks and crevices to eliminate harborages and to prevent migration from adjoining living areas. Remove food residues quickly to eliminate food sources. Eliminate water sources.