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Cockroach Eggs, Nymphs, and Adult Stages

Western Pest Services
Published on April 11, 2023
Get rid of cockroaches
How Long Do Cockroaches Live?

All cockroaches go through three stages of life: egg, nymph, and adult. While these
insects usually live about 6 to 15 months, the cockroach lifespan varies based on
species, moisture, and temperature in each of these phases. Understanding the
cockroach life cycle can help you catch infestations before they grow into a serious
problem.
Cockroach Stages of Life

Cockroach Eggs
The life cycle of a cockroach life begins with a cockroach egg. The pests lay cases of
10 to 50 eggs in warm, humid, and secluded spots of homes and businesses. You
may find these small, leathery capsules:

 under stoves, sinks, and appliances

 in bathrooms, storerooms, and pantries
 glued to ceilings, walls, and furniture with the pests’ sticky saliva

It takes cockroaches about one to two months to hatch, though the cockroach egg
stage can last from 14 to 100 days depending on species and climate. In general,
the higher the temperature, the quicker the pests develop.

Most females create multiple cockroach egg cases during their lifetimes, so
infestations grow rapidly. For example, one German cockroach can produce over
300 eggs in a year.
Nymph
Next in the cockroach life cycle is the nymphal stage. Nymphs hatch and undergo
several molts, growing a little each time they shed their skins. As they emerge from
their old shells, immature pests have soft, white bodies that harden and change
color to brown, tan, or gray. They will reach full adult size and coloration with their
last molt.

Finding the insects’ cast-off shells around houses, restaurants, or grocery stores is a
clear sign of a pest issue. Soon after hatching, young cockroaches can damage
property and taint food with bacteria, just like adult roaches. The nymph phase
lasts about one to three months.
Adult
After their final molt, nymphs enter the adult stage and reproduce to start the cycle
over again. Since the cockroach lifespan is relatively long and the pests can infest
buildings by the thousands, control is crucial. If you think you have an
infestation, contact the experts at Western Pest Services.

Get rid of cockroaches

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