German Cockroach
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea; Family: Ectobiidae
Size: 1.1 to 1.6 cm (approx. 0.43 to 0.63 in)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, primarily kitchens and bathrooms near moisture and food sources
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, starch, glue, and even toothpaste
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-moving, and highly reproductive; females carry egg cases (oothecae) until just before hatching
Risks & Benefits
Significant pest risk; can spread pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli) and trigger asthma or allergies through their droppings and shed skins
Identified on: 6/13/2026