How Small Can Cockroaches Get?
WouterCockroaches are amazing creatures, with their amazing agility and ability to squeeze into tight spaces. These animals have rigid exoskeletons, but soft membranes between hard plates act as hinges. This allows them to change shape without losing their indestructibility. Despite their small size, they can still run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
Cockroaches vary in color and size, but some species are smaller than others. The rusty red cockroach is about half an inch long and prefers moist, cool environments, including basements and sewers. Cockroaches often find shelter in boxes, storm drains, and steam tunnels. They are also called German cockroaches. German cockroaches are one eighth of an inch long and are commonly found in lawns and in ground cover. They also like to live in holes in trees and palm fronds.
Cockroaches are small, nocturnal insects that are attracted to food and water sources. You can prevent them from invading your home by using a vacuum. A vacuum can easily reach under furniture and into cabinets, and can also clean along walls. Vacuuming regularly will eliminate food sources and egg sacs that are preparing to hatch. You can also prevent roaches from invading your home by sealing up any holes and cracks that allow them to enter your home.
German cockroach nymphs are a much smaller version of the adult cockroach. They are a tan color, and their skin molts many times before they are ready to reproduce. Once they are ready to reproduce, they mate and reproduce.
