The American cockroach undergoes a three-phase cycle of development, comprising the egg, nymph and adult stages. The female roach will lay her eggs in a protective capsule called an ootheca. Each ootheca contains up to 16 eggs that hatch within 6 to 8 weeks. After hatching, the nymphs go through several molts before becoming adults. Nymphs are usually light brown or tan with darker stripes on their bodies and have wings that are not fully developed yet.
Habits and behaviors of American cockroaches include scavenging for food scraps, decaying organic matter such as leaves or wood chips, garbage cans, sewers, drains, and other moist areas where they can find moisture. They prefer dark places but may also be found in bathrooms or kitchens during the day if there’s enough food available for them there.
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