German cockroach
Common household invader
The German cockroach is a small, light-brown species common in human dwellings worldwide, thriving in kitchens and bathrooms where warmth and moisture abound.
Despite the name, it likely originated in Southeast Asia.
Among the most persistent household pests, it reproduces rapidly and has developed resistance to many insecticides: The apartment had a German cockroach infestation.
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- six-leggedHaving half-dozen appendages
- thoraxCentral body cavity
abdomen · nymph · instar · molting · chitin · nocturnal · pheromones · egg case
Food preparation room
- apartmentRented unit in building
- infestationPest takeover situation
- crumbsSmall food fragments
- cabinetsEnclosed storage furniture
crevices · pipes · garbage · pantry · appliances · bathroom · baseboards · clutter
One who eradicates vermin
- baitLure for prey
- trapsDevices for catching prey
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
spray · fumigation · boric acid · resistance · eradication · sanitation · exclusion · monitoring
Introduction of impurities
- diseaseDisorder impairing normal function
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- allergenImmune response trigger
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
pathogen · vector · salmonella · E. coli · droppings · food poisoning · hygiene · sanitation
Able to recover quickly
- survivorOne still alive after
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
persistent · adaptable · tenacious · hitchhiker · cosmopolitan · invasive · commensal · ubiquitous
antennae
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- six-leggedHaving half-dozen appendages
thorax · abdomen · nymph · instar · molting · chitin · nocturnal · pheromones · egg case · lifecycle
kitchen
Food preparation room
- apartmentRented unit in building
- infestationPest takeover situation
- crumbsSmall food fragments
cabinets · crevices · pipes · garbage · pantry · appliances · bathroom · baseboards · clutter · drains
exterminator
One who eradicates vermin
- baitLure for prey
- trapsDevices for catching prey
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
pesticide · spray · fumigation · boric acid · resistance · eradication · sanitation · exclusion · monitoring · repellent
contamination
Introduction of impurities
- diseaseDisorder impairing normal function
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- allergenImmune response trigger
asthma · pathogen · vector · salmonella · E. coli · droppings · food poisoning · hygiene · sanitation · health hazard
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- survivorOne still alive after
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
hardy · persistent · adaptable · tenacious · hitchhiker · cosmopolitan · invasive · commensal · ubiquitous · thriving
German cockroachhoneybee
Nectar-gathering social insect
ladybug · beneficial insect · praying mantis · earthworm · butterfly