Roaches

German cockroaches are ½ to ⅝ inches in length and light brown in color with telltale long antenna usually extending down their backs. They have two dark streaks extending down their backs, starting just behind the head. German cockroaches carry their eggs in a brown capsule. Each capsule contains 30 to 40 eggs, which typically hatch in one month. Infestations can form quickly because German cockroaches are fruitful breeders and development rapidly. They hide in cracks and crevices close to sources of food and water. If you have a German cockroach problem, that’s likely because the roaches were transported there via grocery bags, furniture or a product shipment.

German vs. American cockroach

Different cockroach species share some of the same features and attributes. What separates German and American cockroaches? American cockroaches are larger – around 1 ⅜ to 2 ⅛ inches in length and are colored reddish brown. They can live both outdoors and indoors.

We know how to correctly identify species, so even if you’re dealing with a cockroach that’s not a German cockroach, we can help you get rid of it.