German Cockroach

Scientific Name: Blattella germanica

Order & Family: Order: Blattodea; Family: Ectobiidae

Size: 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 in)

Exclusively associated with human dwellings, primarily in kitchens and bathrooms near food and moisture.

Omnivorous scavenger; prefers starch, grease, sugar, and meat, but can consume household items like glue, soap, and toothpaste.

Nocturnal and highly reproductive; females carry egg cases (oothecae) until just before hatching. They prefer tight, dark crevices.

Significant household pest; carries various pathogens and allergens that can trigger asthma. They offer no notable benefits in a human ecosystem.

Identified on: 3/18/2026