German Cockroaches

Blatella germanica

Appearance

• 12 – 15 mm long
• Brown with 2 dark stripes on thorax
• The wings are as long as the body or slightly overlapping in both sexes
• Runs and climbs (sticky pads on the feet)

Lifecycle

• Females carry 35 – 40 eggs in an ootheca (egg case) until they are ready to hatch.
• Hatch in 1 month.
• Nymphs take between 6 weeks to 6 months to develop into adults.

Habits

• Heated buildings, often kitchens and ships. Prefers high temperatures and humidities.
• Nocturnal.
• Omnivorous.

German Cockroach Pest Control News

Processing Plants Targeted
Food processors are a growth market for pest control companies as they traditionally rely on staff to keep insects and rodents at bay, according to a new report. It shows that, in general, restaurants and other facilities operating kitchens are almo... [more]

Pest Management For Restaurants
The most common pest in restaurants, by and large, is the German cockroach. This is a roach that is predominately found inside homes. It is not an outside insect, and can easily be moved from area to area in boxes, in cartons, and in deliveries. A l... [more]

Reducing Allergen Exposure
Most people don't recognise the serious impact allergies to cockroaches have on the British health-care system. When you ask a person what they think of cockroaches, their likely answer is a reflection of the places cockroaches live – they are ... [more]

Cockroaches and Asthma
Many studies have pointed to the fact that cockroaches are a leading trigger of allergies and asthma attacks. The pests' saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies contain allergen proteins known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma... [more]

Health Hazards Posed By Cockroaches
Though they have long been a pest that causes one of the strongest reactions when discovered in a home or place of business, the health threats posed by cockroaches often don't factor into the disgust felt at encountering them. Dynamic Pest Control ... [more]

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