Description: Light brown to tan with a dark brown segment behind their head. They have fully developed developed wings but rarely fly. As nymphs, these cockroaches are about 3mm long. When fully matured, they range from 12mm to 16mm long.
Habits: These are one of the most common household pest, typically infesting kitchens and bathrooms. Generally they obtain access to homes through grocery bags, cardboard boxes, infested microwaves, toasters, etc. They feed off of human/ pet foods, toothpaste, and soaps. While they typically are active at night in the dark, seeing active German cockroaches during the day is a sign of a large infestation.
Treatment: Starts with good sanitation and elimination of their harborage. Removing food residue and removing any clutter in dark/damp locations near food sources. To maximize treatments, gel baits, dusts and other pest control services are important in order to reduce or eliminate the infestation.