SIZE: German cockroaches range from about one eighth of an inch at birth to a little over 1-2 inch in length at full adult.
DESCRIPTION: German Cockroaches are light-brown in color and have 2 stripes on their pronotum. Although these roaches have wings they can’t fly. Males are known to be slenderer in appearance as oppose to females who have a larger and wider abdomen. Since this roach is smaller than most other cockroach species it is easier to identify.
BEHAVIOR:
German cockroaches are very fast runners and move quickly in their environment. Grown-up German cockroaches have wings, yet they can’t fly. In the event that they fall, they can shudder their wings enough to pad the fall, yet can’t utilize their wings to get around. Their antennae are moderately long, somewhat longer than the length of their body, and fill in as incredible tangible gadgets for assessing their condition, discovering food and getting messages from different insects. When German cockroach’s insects are pregnant, they have an egg case, or ootheca, that can be seen projecting around one quarter-inch from the end of the abdomen. The egg case contains around 40 German cockroach eggs that the female will carry for 24 hours before they hatch, afterwards she drops the egg container in a hidden area, once the baby cockroaches open up the casing and slither out, they are on their own. On the off chance that a German cockroach invasion is discovered, treatment will be applied in territories where the roaches have been or might be hiding. Information about the German cockroach is essential for a successful treatment. For instance, youthful bugs frequently feed on the fecal droppings of the grown-up cockroaches in “aggregation” territories, while the grown-ups are out searching for food. As bizarre as this may sound, it is a key to successful pest control. Due to their small size they can hide in places other roaches can’t, German cockroaches will eat a wide assortment of things, however lean toward meat, oil and dull nourishments when accessible.
HABITATS
German cockroaches are typically found living and breeding indoors. They incline toward a warm, damp space with food and water close by. They regularly first show up in the washroom and kitchen, yet since they spend around 80 percent of their time in wall cracks, cervices and voids which is why infestations are always more than they appear. German cockroaches are generally found in areas that are both damp and warm. It is common to discover them in kitchens and restrooms, close to sinks, dishwashers, fridges or ovens.
TIPS FOR CONTROL
How to get rid of German cockroaches?
Because of the size and forceful nature of a German cockroaches, figuring out how to dispose of these insects is commonly best left to the experts. Xterminate’s professionals utilize an assortment of treatment strategies and techniques, for the most part including dusting, fumigating, baits, and aerosol treatments for cracks and crevices with no visible residue after treatment. Many DIY non-chemical treatments can be utilized including:
