Bug Identification Database

German Cockroaches

If you are seeing small to medium size (1/8 to 5/8 inch) light brown roaches in your home than they are most likely german roaches. This is the most difficult insect pest to exterminate that is found inside our homes. There are literally hundreds of different products on the market that promise to completely eradicate this pest, most of which have little long term effect on a given population of german roaches over a several month time span.

If you are seeing the big roaches that are coming in from the outside, follow the Big Roach link to learn how to control them. The treatment for these big roaches and the treatment for german roaches is entirely different.