
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
Indoor environments, specifically warm, humid areas near food and water sources like kitchens and bathrooms.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; eats almost anything including human food, grease, soap, glue, and toothpaste.
Behavior Patterns
Primarily nocturnal; highly reproductive with females carrying egg cases until they are ready to hatch. They tend to congregate in dark, secluded crevices.
Risks & Benefits
Major pest risk; they carry pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, and their shed skins and droppings can trigger allergies and asthma in humans.