
Community identification
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
- Size
- 1.1 to 1.6 centimeters long
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, particularly warm and humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger, feeding on human food, refuse, paper, and soap.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly gregarious, reproducing rapidly and hiding in tight cracks during the day.
Risks & Benefits
Acts as a major household pest that triggers asthma, transmits pathogens, and contaminates food supplies.