German Cockroaches have a light brown shell with two black stripes across its back. They may travel into the house by hitchhiking on personal belongings or boxes that are brought inside. Then they find a moist and warm area of the house to hatch their eggs, where female German Cockroaches lay an average of 30-40 eggs. While they have a lifespan of 5-6 months, they are able to survive on almost any food source—even crumbs that are left behind in cracks. The German Cockroach population can grow rapidly, which is why it’s so important to prevent them.