Details of the German Cockroach
CHARACTERISTICS: Smaller than American and Oriental cockroaches, German cockroaches are notorious household pests.
Infesting houses, restaurants and other institutions with food pantries, they come out at night or in the dark, scavenging for whatever they can find.
They hide behind stoves and under sinks during the day, but if actively scavenging in daylight, severe infestation is likely.
Several generations can be born in one year, with approximately 30 nymphs in every egg capsule.
Adhesive pads allow it to walk vertically on smooth surfaces, even glass.
The name "Croton bug" was coined in the late 1800's when they first began invading homes in New York after the Croton Resevoir started bringing additional water to the growing city.
ADULT SIZE (Length, not including legs):
13mm to 16mm
(0.51in to 0.63in) (Compare Size)
IDENTIFYING COLORS: brown; black
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Kingdom: Animalia
