
Community identification
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
- Size
- 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 inches)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, particularly in warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; feeds on a wide variety of human food, starches, grease, and decaying organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, highly adaptable, fast-running, and reproduces rapidly, often hiding in tight cracks and crevices during the day.
Risks & Benefits
Risks include acting as a vector for pathogens, contaminating food, and triggering allergies and asthma attacks; no significant benefits to humans in domestic settings.