German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
Small, fast-breeding roaches that heavily infest indoor kitchens and bathrooms, requiring intense baiting cycles....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Small, fast-breeding roaches that heavily infest indoor kitchens and bathrooms, requiring intense baiting cycles.
How to Identify the German Cockroach
- ▸ Light brown, about half an inch long
- ▸ Two dark parallel stripes behind head
- ▸ Wings present but rarely flies
- ▸ Nymphs are darker with a central light stripe
Health & Property Risks, High Risk
- ! Major allergen and asthma trigger
- ! Food contamination with bacteria
- ! Rapid reproduction, 30,000-plus per year from one female
What to Do in Florida
Eliminate food debris and moisture and seal cracks. Do not use over-the-counter sprays, which scatter them. Call a licensed professional for gel bait and IGR cycles.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- High
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Year-round (strictly indoor species)
- Where Found
- indoors
- Category
- household
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Does the German Cockroach bite in Florida?
The German Cockroach does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Major allergen and asthma trigger, Food contamination with bacteria, Rapid reproduction, 30,000-plus per year from one female.
When is German Cockroach season in Florida?
In Florida, German Cockroach activity is: Year-round (strictly indoor species).
What does a German Cockroach look like?
Key ID features: Light brown, about half an inch long; Two dark parallel stripes behind head; Wings present but rarely flies; Nymphs are darker with a central light stripe.
What should I do about German Cockroachs in my Florida yard?
Eliminate food debris and moisture and seal cracks. Do not use over-the-counter sprays, which scatter them. Call a licensed professional for gel bait and IGR cycles.
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