German Cockroach
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size: 13 to 16 mm (about 1/2 to 5/8 inches) long
Natural Habitat
Primarily indoors near moisture and food sources like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger that eats almost anything including crumbs, grease, glue, and soap
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-running, and highly reproductive; females carry egg cases (oothecae) until shortly before hatching
Risks & Benefits
Major pest that can transmit bacteria (like Salmonella), trigger asthma and allergies, and contaminate food surfaces
Identified on: 5/16/2026