German Cockroach (nymphs)

Scientific Name: Blattella germanica

Order & Family: Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae

Size: Nymphs range from 2mm to 10mm; adults reach 13-16mm.

German Cockroach (nymphs)

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