Blattella [NEW]

: Cockroaches are a primary cause of respiratory allergic disorders. Standardized extracts are often used in medical testing to treat patients sensitive to their allergens.

One reason the genus is so dominant as a pest is its prolific reproductive rate. According to the LSU AgCenter , the entire life cycle of B. germanica can be completed in just 100 days. blattella

: Females produce an egg case called an ootheca, which they carry attached to their abdomen until just before the nymphs hatch. Each case can contain between 25 and 43 eggs. : Cockroaches are a primary cause of respiratory

: The German cockroach is easily identified by two dark, longitudinal stripes on its pronotum (the shield-like structure behind the head). According to the LSU AgCenter , the entire life cycle of B

: While many species possess wings—with males often having wings longer than their bodies—they rarely fly and instead rely on their high-speed running for movement. Life Cycle and Rapid Reproduction

Understanding Blattella : The Science and Impact of the Modern Cockroach