
Community identification
German Cockroach (Nymph)
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Blattodea, Ectobiidae
- Size
- 3 to 10 mm (nymph stage); adults reach 11 to 16 mm
Natural Habitat
Indoors near heat, moisture, and food sources such as kitchens, bathrooms, and baseboards
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger feeding on food scraps, grease, starch, glue, soap, and organic material
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-running, hides in cracks and crevices during the day, reproduces rapidly
Risks & Benefits
Major household pest that can spread bacteria (like Salmonella and E. coli), trigger asthma/allergies; offers no indoor benefits