German Roach The German cockroach is THE cockroach to be concerned about as they are the ones who gave cockroaches a bad name throughout the United States and Canada. The German cockroach is often mistaken with the Asian cockroach, but the trained eye can easily identify the differences between the two species.(see image below) The German cockroaches are more common in the United States but both are just as unpleasant to have in your home. The German cockroach populates at a faster rate than the Asian cockroach, therefore may take longer to exterminate. A pair of German cockroaches have the ability to produce up to and above 300.000 offspring in the course of a year. Duration of service for cockroaches always depends on the severity of the population. Asian or Oriental Cockroach The American Cockroach The American cockroach is also known as a Water bug. It can easily measure up to 2 inches long and is very common in most southern states. This cockroach prefers living outdoors near a food supply, ex. Trash cans, pet food containers, ect. but they are not opposed to making their home inside yours. |
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