Brown Banded Cockroach

Life Cycle :

A). Eggs:

• Purse shaped, light brown and cemented
• Each capsule contains about 18 eggs
• Hatch between 50-75 days depending on temperature

B). Nymphs:

• Nymphs have two transverse bands on the abdomen
• Molt 6-8 times in 160 days to become adults

C). Adults:

• They are smaller, light brown and have distinct bands compared to German roaches. Males are good fliers
• Adults may live up to 10 months.
• Each female can produce about 600 young ones /year