German Cockroaches
- Average about .4-.6 inches in length
- Color ranges from tan to black
- Usually compared to the Asian Cockroach, however Asian Cockroaches fly and German Cockroaches cannot
- Lifespan is about 6-9 months
- It takes about 50-60 days to grow from an egg to a reproductive adult
- Prefers confined, tight spaces
- Wide range diet from meat, starches and sugar to toothpaste and glue
- It’s known as the “Russian Cockroach” in Germany