German Cockroach (Nymph)

Scientific Name: Blattella germanica

Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae

Size: Nymphs range from 3mm to 12mm; adults grow up to 13-16mm.

German Cockroach (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Primarily indoor environments, preferring warm, humid areas near food and water like kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, starches, and organic matter including glue and soap.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious; they reproduce rapidly and typically hide in dark cracks and crevices during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risk to humans as they can spread pathogens, contaminate food, and trigger asthma or allergies; they offer no significant benefits in a domestic setting.

Identified on: 2/28/2026