
Community identification
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
- Size
- 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 inches)
Natural Habitat
Found primarily in human habitations, especially in warm, humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous and scavenger; feeds on a wide variety of human food, organic waste, starches, grease, and even glue and book bindings.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, highly resilient, fast-moving, and can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.
Risks & Benefits
Major household pest that can trigger allergies, asthma, and transmit pathogens, with no notable benefits to humans.