Ridder Pest Control
COMMON PESTS - German Roach
Characteristics |
Brown - 2 black lines on the area behind the head (Pronotum) |
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Size |
1/2" - 5/8" (12-15mm) |
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Location |
Near human food and water; hide in dark crevices - forage for food and water at night, common in kitchens. |
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Food |
Practically any human food, particularly if fermenting. |
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Life Stages |
1 egg case every 1-2 months, 24-48 eggs in capsule; 28 days to hatch. Carries egg case until 24 hours before hatching; if sprayed prior to this drops egg case which usually does not hatch. Adults live about 180 days. |
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Damage |
N/A |
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Comments |
Considered by consumers as the number one pest in the U.S. |