German Cockroach
( Blattella germanica) - The adults are about .5 in. long and light brown. There are 2 black stripes on the body behind the head. The young stages lack wings and have 2 dark brown stripes. The egg case is about .25 in. long and brown. \r\n
"Biography"
This cockroach remains inside and infests kitchens and bathrooms. A large populations my develop when there is plenty of food and water. The female produces about 40 eggs per mo. for about 6 mo..
Treatment
Removing food and water will help to limit these pests. Use sticky traps to locate infested sites. Chemical control in the form of sprays, dusts or baits may be necessary to control heavy infestations. . \r\n
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