Blatella germanica
Size.
11-16mm
Description.
Adults and juveniles are tan and black. There are two dark, roughly parallel, streaks on the pronutum.
Habitat.
In warm, humid environments. These cockroaches show an affinity for most habitats and almost any location within residential, commercial or food processing areas can become candidates for infestation.
Control Recommendations.
Gel baits are the perfect choice for the control of cockroaches.
Special Notes.
A small species of cockroach commonly found within the UK, the rapid lifecycle means infestations tend to become large rapidly.
Females will carry ootheca with them until they hatch.