
Community identification
German Cockroach
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.