| German Cockroach | ||
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Size | Up to ½ inch long |
| Where/When | Live in protected areas that provide a warm and humid environment. Feed on foods that include starches, sweets, grease, meat products, glue, hair, and bookbindings. | |
| Significance | They can contaminate food and are an important source of allergens. They can also mechanically transmit various bacteria and viruses. | |
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