Eggs hatch in 1 -3 months. Females may produce 15 capsules of 15 eggs each. Females are carrying egg cases protruding from the back. These insects are very active, but rarely fly. They live up to 5 months.
Females are nearly wingless and males have wings much shorter than their abdomen.
Live for about one year . Keep food in closed containers. When using pesticides always read the entire label on the container and follow the directions. Cockroaches are usefull as scavengers and predators of Bedbugs etc.