GERMAN COCKROACH,

Average Adult Size:
12-15mm.

Associated Risks:
Possible transmission of diseases,
Potential to transmit pathogens, 
Possible contamination of food sources.

Life Cycle:
Egg, Nymph, Adult,
Eggs are carried on the female within an
oothica casing with an average of 32 eggs
per oothica,
Nymphol stage of pest will moult 5-7 times
over a 2-6 month period before reaching adulthood,
Average adult lifespan is 6 months with females
producing up to 5 oothica casings within this time.

Life Style:
Primarily a nocturnal pest,
Pest prefers humid conditions but can survive in colder climates,
Pest can normally be  found close to a water source,
Good climbers on most surfaces,
Once within a structure pest is fast spreading throughout,
Can effect both domestic & commercial properties.

Control Method(s):
Chemical treatment over a specific time scale,
Proactive cleaning regime.