German Cockroaches are the cockroaches that everyone in Florida should be concerned about. Of the few species of cockroaches that exist, it is the most troublesome and most widespread.

The German Cockroach is a small species of cockroach that varies in color from tan to almost black with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head. Adult German Cockroaches can grow to a length of 13-16 mm.

German Cockroaches complete their life cycle in approximately 100 days, and they breed continuously. Under ideal conditions, it has been estimated that one female German roach can be the cause of a population explosion of over 1 million or more German roaches! Preferring areas near food, moisture and warmth, the warm temperatures of South Florida creates an environment where the Greman Cockaroach will thrive.

Because of their small size, German Cockroaches can get everywhere. These invasive, filth-spreading pests can hide in the smallest spaces. They are also known to hide in boxes, bags, suitcases and other items that are brought into your home from an infested place. If your home is a multi-unit home such as a condo or apartment, these filthy invaders can easily move from unit to unit.

German Cockroaches are attracted to many different things. As long as they have food, water and protection, they can live anywhere – including inside of used luggage, furniture and electronics. (They LOVE used electronics.. they gravitate to the warmth of the electronics and feast on the glue on the circuit boards.) Typical areas German Cockroaches can be found are:    • Under Sinks     • Inside Kitchen Cabinets     • In and around Garbage Containers

The worst thing about German Cockroaches is how they spread filth and bacteria. They adulterate food or food products with their feces and defensive secretions and can spread anything from the bacteria that causes food poisoning and dysentery to allergens that result in rashes and asthma attacks.