German Cockroach

German Cockroach – Adults are medium brown and approximately 1/2 \\\” long. Distinguished by two dark stripes behind the head. German cockroaches reproduce quicker then any other common cockroach. Typically nesting within 12 ft of there food and water source within a homes Kitchen and Bathrooms, but will move thoughout the house as population grows.

German cockroaches usually prefer a moist environment with a relatively high degree of warmth. The insects are mostly scavengers and will feed on a wide variety of foods. They are especially fond of starches, sweets, grease, and meat products.

 In many locations, garbage is a principal food source. As with other species, German cockroaches are mostly active at night, when they forage for food, water, and mates. During the day they hide in cracks and crevices and other dark sites that provide a warm and humid environment.

Their relatively wide, flat bodies enable them to move in and out of cracks and narrow openings with ease. They may be seen during the daytime, particularly if a heavy population is present or if there is some other stress, such as a lack of food or water or an application of pesticides