Bug Identifier
German Cockroach
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)
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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.