
Community identification
German Cockroach (Nymph)
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
- Size
- Nymphs start at 3 mm; adults reach 13 to 16 mm (1/2 to 5/8 inch).
Natural Habitat
Primarily indoor environments, specifically warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers; they consume almost anything including food scraps, grease, starch, glue, and organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly social; they reproduce rapidly with one female producing up to 40 eggs per ootheca every few weeks.
Risks & Benefits
Major household pest; they can spread pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli), trigger allergies/asthma, and contaminate food. They offer no significant ecosystem benefits in human dwellings.