
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 kitchens and bathrooms near moisture and warmth.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger feeding on starches, sugars, grease, and decaying organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly gregarious, exhibiting rapid reproduction and high mobility indoors.
Risks & Benefits
Major household pest that transmits pathogens, contaminates food, and triggers severe allergies.