German Cockroach

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 humidity's.
•  Nocturnal.
•  Omnivorous.