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Appearance
They have two distinct parallel bands running the length of their pronotum.

Color
Light to medium brown with two dark streaks on body

Size
About 5/8 inches in length

Habitat
Commonly found in and around apartments, homes, supermarkets, and restaurants.

Interesting Facts
Often litter food or food products with their feces and defensive secretions.

Pest Database : Cockroaches : German Cockroach

Behavior

Nocturnal Prefer to live close to food, moisture and warmth
Most common roach found in apartments, homes, food stores and restaurants
Fertile breeders
There can be heavy infestations
Largest circulation of all roaches in the United States
Commonly introduced via paper products such as grocery bags and paper cartons as well as used appliances

Diet
German cockroaches are scavengers and will eat almost anything.