German Cockroach (nymphs)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size: Nymphs range from 2mm to 10mm; adults reach 13-16mm.

Natural Habitat
Primarily indoors near moisture and food sources like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers; they eat almost anything including food scraps, starch, glue, soap, and even leather.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly gregarious; they hide in dark, narrow crevices during the day and are known for rapid reproduction rates.
Risks & Benefits
Significant urban pests; they can spread pathogens, contaminate food, and their droppings or cast skins can trigger asthma and allergies.
Identified on: 1/2/2026