
Community identification
German cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
- Size
- 1.1 to 1.6 cm in length.
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, particularly kitchens, bathrooms, and vehicles where moisture and food residue are present.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers feeding on food scraps, crumbs, paper, and glue.
Behavior Patterns
Noxious nocturnal pests that reproduce rapidly and hide in dark, tight crevices during the day.
Risks & Benefits
They trigger asthma and allergies, contaminate food with pathogens, and act exclusively as disease vectors with no ecological benefit indoors.