German Cockroach
Small indoor roaches that breed explosively in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Light brown to tan, about 13–16 mm, with two dark parallel stripes behind the head. They rarely fly. Egg cases (oothecae) are carried by the female until just before hatching.
Warm, humid harborage near food and water: behind refrigerators and stoves, under sinks, in cabinet voids and small appliances.
- Roaches scattering when you turn on the kitchen light
- Pepper-like droppings in drawers and cabinet corners
- Brown egg cases in cracks
- A musty odor in heavy infestations
They contaminate food, trigger asthma and allergies (a leading indoor allergen), and spread bacteria. A few become hundreds in weeks — this is the roach that infests, not just visits.
Rhino uses gel baits, insect growth regulators and crack-and-crevice treatment to break the breeding cycle — not just kill what you see. Every Home Protection Plan includes a German roach warranty.
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