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An excellent Question, but not so easy to answer.

It is also known as the "Croton bug" the Latin name is (Blattella germanica).

The only reason that is logical is that they were first catalogued by a German botanist.

There is an interesting article on the link below.

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Where is the German cockroach found?

I suppose you're talking about the insect? The German Cockroach can be found anywhere. They do best in warmer climates but can live in cold climates within human establishments. These roaches are originally from Russia, not Germany, and are closely related to the Asian Cockroach.


When was German cockroach created?

German cockroach was created in 1767.


How wide is a German cockroach?

There are about 4000 sub-species of cockroach, some larger than others. Domestic cockroaches in Germany are fairly ordinary and can be about 10mm in width.The species Blattella Germanica, or the German cockroach is considerably smaller measuring about 13mm in length and less than a quarter of this in width.


What is the difference between an American and German cockroach?

The German cockroach is a bit smaller, and slightly faster. The American cockroaches are the largest cockroach that tends to inhabit homes. The German has the highest reproductive rate of the two.


What are the different types of roach?

There are many types of cockroaches. These include the American cockroach, the smokeybrown cockroach, oriental cockroach, brown banded cockroach, as well as the German cockroach.


What insecticide will sterilize a German cockroach?

The insecticide DDT will sterilize a German cockroach. The insecticide will prevent the cockroaches from reproducing and will eventually kill them.


What is the German word for cockroach?

Küchenschabe


What are the names of the five kinds of cockroaches?

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What kind of flying insect looks like German roach and lives in the ground?

The Asian cockroach flies and looks like a German cockroach. The Asian cockroach is attracted to lights. It can fly up to 120 feet.


HOW MANY ROACHS IN EGG?

The German cockroach has about 22


What is common name of the cockroach?

There are many species of cockroach..German, brown, and brown banded are just a few.


Where in the world do you find the German cockroach?

all over the world