German cockroaches are the most widespread roaches in the USA, and you may find them all over the world. They are so numerous due to their high reproductive capacity. And the main problem with them is that their favorite diet consists of remnants of people’s food (though actually they can eat almost anything). That is why these nasty little creatures tend to live as close to people as they can, and their favorite accommodation is a human dwelling.
Dirty and Disgusting You can easily recognize these nasty little guys. Adults have tan or light brown coloration with two remarkable dark strips on their protonum, going from their head to the back. Young roaches are almost black in color, but they have the same strips. Though these guys have wings, they rarely use them, as they prefer running to flying.
They usually grow to a length of up to 16 mm.
Another problem is the German cockroaches’ ability to reproduce at enormously high speed. So it is necessary to take all possible safeguard measures once you see at least one of these creatures in your dwelling. How to Get Rid of German Cockroaches: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
No matter how hard you try to avoid the roaches, these attempts may fail. Sometimes they just appear from nowhere. But, of course, measures should be taken to prevent it. There are several ways for them to intrude into your home. They may be brought in in boxes and bags. So check all your things outside before bringing the bag into your home if you suspect that you have cockroaches in it.
It is necessary after you have spent your vacation in a not-so-clean hotel, or when your child comes home from college for the holiday. Once the roach infestation has started in your apartment, have every confidence the pests are planning to stay with you longtime.
If you leave them with no food available, they will feed on soap, toothpaste and even books. And if you leave as much as one dirty plate in the sink overnight, the roaches will have all the opportunities for a food fest. Considering that they usually live in warm and dump places (their natural environment is tropical), these insects prefer to reside in kitchens and bathrooms. Though the food flavor may also attract them to the dining room or even bedroom.
