Simon says: "Let's meet the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
The German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
🚫 Uninvited guest alert!
This is one of the most common & persistent household pests worldwide, including in Israel.
While Israel is home to incredible wildlife, ancient history & breathtaking landscapes, this little guy is not the souvenir you want. 🏨🚽🍽️
🏠 Habitat
Warm, humid & close to food & water. Think kitchens, bathrooms, behind refrigerators, inside electronics.
🍕 Diet
Omnivorous scavengers. They’ll eat crumbs, grease, soap, glue, book bindings...& even each other’s shed skins. If it’s organic (or close enough), it’s on the menu.
💞 Mating
Females produce a pheromone called blattellaquinone to attract males. After mating, she carries an egg case (ootheca) for ~28 days, then drops it in a hidden spot. Each case holds 30–40 eggs, and one female can produce 4–8 cases in her lifetime. Yes, they multiply fast.
🚫 At Imagine Israel Tours, we want you to enjoy Israel’s real wonders - not these uninvited guests.
We only recommend clean, vetted accommodations so your trip stays roach-free. 🇮🇱✨
🌿 Travel smart:
✔️ Keep food sealed
✔️ Report any sightings to your host
✔️ And leave the pest control to the pros
👉 Planning a trip to Israel? Let us handle the details - so your only close encounters are with history, culture, and stunning views.
👉 Planning a trip? message us for curated tours that focus on history, nature, & comfort - not pest control.
#ImagineIsraelTours #SimonOsterTourGuideIsrael #GermanCockroach #VisitIsrael #FloraAndFauna #IsraelTourGuide #BlattellaGermanica #PestControl #TravelSmart #IsraelTravel #HiddenIsrael #TelAviv #Jerusalem #NoUninvitedGuests #TravelTips
🚫 Uninvited guest alert!
This is one of the most common & persistent household pests worldwide, including in Israel.
While Israel is home to incredible wildlife, ancient history & breathtaking landscapes, this little guy is not the souvenir you want. 🏨🚽🍽️
🏠 Habitat
Warm, humid & close to food & water. Think kitchens, bathrooms, behind refrigerators, inside electronics.
🍕 Diet
Omnivorous scavengers. They’ll eat crumbs, grease, soap, glue, book bindings...& even each other’s shed skins. If it’s organic (or close enough), it’s on the menu.
💞 Mating
Females produce a pheromone called blattellaquinone to attract males. After mating, she carries an egg case (ootheca) for ~28 days, then drops it in a hidden spot. Each case holds 30–40 eggs, and one female can produce 4–8 cases in her lifetime. Yes, they multiply fast.
🚫 At Imagine Israel Tours, we want you to enjoy Israel’s real wonders - not these uninvited guests.
We only recommend clean, vetted accommodations so your trip stays roach-free. 🇮🇱✨
🌿 Travel smart:
✔️ Keep food sealed
✔️ Report any sightings to your host
✔️ And leave the pest control to the pros
👉 Planning a trip to Israel? Let us handle the details - so your only close encounters are with history, culture, and stunning views.
👉 Planning a trip? message us for curated tours that focus on history, nature, & comfort - not pest control.
#ImagineIsraelTours #SimonOsterTourGuideIsrael #GermanCockroach #VisitIsrael #FloraAndFauna #IsraelTourGuide #BlattellaGermanica #PestControl #TravelSmart #IsraelTravel #HiddenIsrael #TelAviv #Jerusalem #NoUninvitedGuests #TravelTips
At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.
My name is Simon. I've lived in Israel for 20 years & I'm a Tour Guide - originally from the UK - with a brand new, Hyundai Tucson, a luxury 5-seater touring vehicle, fully licensed & insured to carry passengers.
I'm a qualified first-aider & carry a full first aid kit with me at all times.
I have experience driving & guiding all over Israel as an independent tour guide & have been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel. I’m an accredited guide for Israel’s National Parks.🌳
- as well as being a coach tour guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.🚢
(Front-facing toddler car seat, baby car seat, wheelchair &/or 'Rollator' with seat available on request).
My prices include:
*admission fees to many sites
*comprehensive liability insurance
*fuel
*tolls
*car parking
*snacks
*water
*a unique souvenir of your tour with me
Payments accepted via Revolut, credit cards, bank transfer & PayPal.
I can offer tours to suit young & older - from tiny tots, to those who need a more gentle pace, without too much hiking or climbing!
My website: https://imagineisrael-tours.com/ Google reviews: https://tinyurl.com/3c43uejp
TripAdvisor reviews https://shorturl.at/aIR47
Please don't hesitate to phone/WhatsApp +972 54 2390412 if I can help plan your tour, or by email: imagineisrael8@gmail.com
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