German Cockroaches Pest Control

Introduction

Scientific name: Blatella germanica
Named because it was thought to have originated from Germany
- Is indigenous to Ethiopa/Northeast Africa.
Found in all continents except Antarctica
Reproduce faster than any other roach species
Prefer small confined spaces
Cannot survive cold temperatures hence why they find shelter in human homes
Lack natural predators in a human habitat
Can adapt and immunize themselves from certain pesticides
- There is a strain of German cockroach that finds the taste of sugar bitter so they will not go after sweetened baits.

Nocturnal, but are occasionally seen during the day
Will eat meats, starches, sugars, and fatty foods.
- Will eat soap, glue, and toothpaste if previously mentioned foods are scarce.
- Will resort to cannibalism if there is a famine.
Emit an unpleasant odor when excited or frightened
Females store eggs in an ootheca or pouch on her abdomen until they hatch

Place roach baits in areas where they are common such as underneath sinks, along baseboards, and in corners.
- This roach pest control method may take several weeks and only kill the first generation of roaches so habitually replacing spent baits may be necessary.

Deny them a water source as they cannot survive a week without it.
- This will make them hungrier and more likely to go for various baits.
Clean up any spills, crumbs, etcetera around the home.