What is a German Cockroach?
The German cockroach is the most common cockroach species found worldwide. While German cockroach infestations occur in a variety of human occupied spaces, they are most often associated with restaurants, food processing facilities, hotels, nursing homes and other institutional facilities. Keep reading to learn more facts and to get information on German cockroach control.
German Cockroach Identification
Color: Light brown to tan, with two dark, almost parallel stripes located on their backs
Size:½”-5/8” long
Legs:6
Antennae:Yes
Shape:Oval
Region:Found throughout the United States
What Do German Cockroaches Look Like?
Adult German cockroaches are recognized by their light brown to tan coloring with two dark, almost parallel stripes, located on their backs. Female German cockroaches tend to be darker than males. German cockroach nymphs are dark brown to black in color with the same dark stripes located on their backs. While German cockroaches have wings, they rarely fly. Instead, they prefer to run.