German Cockroach
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea; Family: Ectobiidae
Size: 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 in)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, particularly kitchens and bathrooms where they have access to moisture and food.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; eats a wide range of human food, glue, soap, and toothpaste.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly gregarious; they are known for rapid reproduction and preferring to stay in dark, tight crevices.
Risks & Benefits
Major pest that can spread pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli; their droppings and cast skins are known triggers for asthma and allergies.
Identified on: 5/17/2026