GERMAN COCKROACH (Blattella germanica)

Key Biology

• 1/2 - 1/8 inch long as an adult
• Two dark stripes behind the head

Distribution/Habits

• Prefers to live in kitchens and bathroom of residential property including homes, apartments, restaurants, and food processing plants, ships, naval vessels, supermarkets, and hospitals
• Prefers cracks and crevices and harbors deep inside voids
• Prefers areas where food and water are abundant and available. Usually warm moist humid environments will allow populations to soar in great number quickly.