How long does cockroach live?

The lifespan of a cockroach depends greatly on the species, with some living a matter of months, and others surviving for years. Here are some of the most common species and their lifespans:

German cockroach - These generally live for about 3 to 4 months.

American cockroach - These can live anywhere from 1 to 2 years.

Oriental cockroach - The lifespan of these cockroaches is normally about a year.

Surinamcockroach - These cockroaches also live for a year, give or take a month or two.

Madeira cockroach - This species generally live for no more than 2 years.

Brown-banded cockroach - The lifespan of this species is around 6 months.

Madagascan hissing cockroach - These will generally live for about 18 months.

Giant Burrowing cockroach - Live in Queensland and they can live for up to 10 years.