German Cockroaches

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What do German Roaches Look Like?

German roaches are the most predominantly seen roach in Florida dwellings. These roaches are:

  • 1/2” – 5/8” in length
  • Dark brown
  • Have two distinct parallel bands running down their thorax.

    • Do German Roaches Fly?

    German cockroaches have wings, but they are (luckily) not strong fliers like some other roach species. They have the ability to fly, but typically rely on their wings only for short glides or to assist in maneuvering and escaping danger.

    How do German Roaches get in your house?

    German cockroaches can enter your house through various means, taking advantage of small openings and pathways. Some common ways they may get in includes:

  • Infested items such as used furniture, appliances, cardboard boxes, or bags brought in from outside.
  • Cracks and gaps: These roaches are adept at squeezing through tiny cracks and gaps in walls, windows, doors, foundations, and utility lines. Even small openings provide an entry point for them.
  • Plumbing and drains: German roaches can travel through pipes and drains, especially if there are leaks or openings that lead into your home. They can move between adjacent units in multi-unit buildings through shared plumbing systems.
  • Vents and openings: Roaches can enter through ventilation systems, ducts, and openings around utility lines, especially if they are not properly sealed or screened.

    • What attracts German roaches?

    These creatures are attracted to warm humid environments that will provide them with food and water sufficient for survival and reproduction. They are omnivores and eat things like:

  • Wax
  • Gum
  • Pet food
  • Grease
  • Crumbs
  • Left-over food in empty cans or containers
  • Meat
  • Trash and garbage

    • I’ve heard German roaches bite. Is that true?

    German roaches are not typically known to bite humans. They are primarily scavengers and prefer feeding on decaying organic matter, food debris, and other accessible food sources. However, in rare cases, if their population is high and their primary food sources are scarce, they may nibble on fingernails, eyelashes, or calloused skin.

    where do you find German roaches?

    German Roaches hide during the day in the dark and moist areas of the building and come out at night to forage for food.

    Are German Roaches Dangerous?

    German roaches can be extremely destructive inside homes and buildings. They contaminate with their feces and can feed on books, book bindings, and other soft items. They also transport bacteria, germs, and pathogens they picked up from other unsanitary places. German cockroaches also emit a powerful allergen that can aggravate allergies and asthma in some people

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