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Common Cockroach Species
There are over 4,000 different species of cockroaches, which only about 40 species are considered pests while others are beneficial in their natural environment.
In Indonesia, German cockroach and American cockroach are commonly found. Knowing more about cockroach life cycle and habits can help us identify the most effective cockroach control methods.
Cockroach Prevention Tips at Home
Cockroach at home can be found in these various areas regardless of the species – especially in places where food wastage and water can easily be found. These include:
- Kitchen / pantry
- Landfills
Prevention is better than cure! Learn more about the dos and don’ts of cockroach prevention tips that you can do at home through the short animated video that Rentokil Pest Control prepares for you.
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German Cockroach
(Blatella germanica)
Appearance
- Adult is 10 – 15 mm in length.
- Pronotum (head shield) has 2 dark longitude stripes.
- Male is light yellowish brown in colour with longer tongue shaped body.
- Female is darker in colour with plump abdomen.
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Lifecycle
- Female produces 4 – 9 oothecae (egg case), each oothecae contain 37 – 44 eggs.
- Nymphs take 30 – 60 days to mature into adults.
- Adult life cycle is more than 100 days.
Habits
- Major pest in restaurants, hotels and apartments.
- Prefers dark and secluded areas to harbourage such as under the cupboard and behind a refrigerator.
American Cockroach
(Periplaneta americana)
Appearance
- Adult is 35 – 40 mm in length, one of the largest pest cockroaches.
- Shining red to chocolate brown in colour.
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Lifecycle
- Female produces 10 – 90 oothecae (egg case), each oothecae contain 14 – 28 eggs.
- Nymphs take 150 days to develop into adults.
- Adult life cycle is 100 days to 3 years.
Habits
- Prefers warm and humid environment such as drains and sewers.
Brown Banded Cockroach
(Supella longipalpa)
Appearance
- Adult is 10–14 mm in length, one of the smallest pest cockroaches.
- Yellow-brown stripes across the abdomen.
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Lifecycle
- Female produces up to 13 oothecae (egg case), each oothecae contain 16 eggs.
- Nymphs take 55 days to develop into adults.
- In ideal temperature conditions (30°c), adult lives 90 – 115 days.
Habits
- Prefers warm and humid environment such as drains and sewers.
Australian Cockroach
(Periplaneta australasiae)
Appearance
- Adult is 27 – 33 mm in length.
- Brown in colour with lateral pale yellow stripe on its forewing.
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Lifecycle
- Female produces up to 12 oothecae (egg case), each oothecae contain 24 eggs.
- Nymphs take 200 days to develop into adults.
- Adult lives 120 – 180 days.
Habits
- Commonly found in homes and around perimeter of buildings.