GERMAN COCKROACHES
Identification
- They are brown with 2 longitudinal stripes running down the thorax
- ½ to 5/8 inches long
Environment
- Moist, dark cracks and crevices close to food sources
- Will infest warm areas around equipment, pipes, wall penetrations and processing operations
Threats
- Will leave fecal matter and other debris in and around your facility
- Reproduce at a high rate and can produce 30-48 eggs at a time
Treatment
- Careful inspection is key to identifying different harborages and hot spots of infestations
- Seal up any cracks and crevices
- Clean up sanitation issues that can attract them
- Baiting with small bait placements spaces not much more than a couple of feet apart
