German Cockroach:

Looks Like:

About 16mm long. Light to medium brown with two shady longitudinal lines on its back.

Where it lives:

Comes out at night; above all infests areas close to food, dampness and heat. Most common cockroach found in and around people, homes, supermarkets and restaurants.

Food:

Scavenger; eats almost anything.

Reproduction:

Adults can live up to one year. Every 20 to 25 days the females can produce one egg capsule. Each capsule contains from 18 to 48 eggs. In as little as 36 days, newborns become adults.