German Cockroach
The German cockroach, the most common household pest, poses a serious threat with its rapid reproduction and disease-carrying potential.
View DetailsIdentification Features
- 4-5 mm long, brown-red color
- Flat, oval body structure
- Swells and darkens after blood feeding
- Active at night, hides during day
- Emits sweet, musty odor
- Leaves blood stains on bedsheets
Habitat
- Bed frames and mattresses
- Headboards and bed linens
- Furniture cracks
- Behind wallpaper
- Electrical outlet covers
- Suitcases and bags (travel)
Risks and Damages
- Severe itching and sleep disturbance
- Allergic reactions
- Psychological stress and anxiety
- Secondary infections (from scratching)
- Social isolation
- Reputation loss for hotels and accommodation
Prevention Methods
- Inspect luggage and clothes after travel
- Regularly inspect bed frame and mattress
- Be careful when buying second-hand furniture
- Check bed in hotels
- Contact professional pest control immediately if bedbugs are spotted
Professional Treatment Solutions
- Heat (thermal) treatment: 50°C+ temperature
- Steam treatment
- Chemical spray application
- Dust application (for cracks)
- Furniture disinfection
- Multiple application protocol (2-3 sessions)
- Follow-up and warranty program
Did you know?
Bed bugs can survive without feeding for up to a year and can survive even at -32°C! A female bed bug lays 200-500 eggs during her lifetime. At room temperature, an egg hatches in 7 days.
Seasonal Activity
SpringActive
SummerActive
FallActive
WinterActive
Common Locations
- Bedrooms
- Hotels and guesthouses
- Dormitories and student housing
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Theater and cinema seats
