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Can you identify from this pic, or do I need to send it in. Its too small for a vial. It's just flat on this piece of paper towel.
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bug identification #941718
Asked August 06, 2026, 1:04 PM EDT
Can you identify from this pic, or do I need to send it in. Its too small for a vial. It's just flat on this piece of paper towel.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Sydney,
That is an immature German cockroach (Blattella germanica). Here is a photo of another one for comparison...
https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/2100351
German cockroaches are some of the most common pest cockroaches in our region. Below I am pasting information about German cockroaches from the PNW Insect Management Handbook in case that might be helpful...
German cockroach
Good sanitation is the most important factor for controlling cockroaches. Baits are one of the best products for homeowner use. Baits come in a variety of active ingredients. Place baits under sink, undersides of drawers, along baseboards, near water heaters, and under or near appliances and other places where roaches will most likely infest. Use of over-the-counter sprays, foggers or "bombs" are not recommended as they scatter the roaches throughout the structure and into adjacent units in multifamily dwellings. If baits do not provide the desired control, it is best to consult with a knowledgeable pest control company.
Hope that helps!
That is an immature German cockroach (Blattella germanica). Here is a photo of another one for comparison...
https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/2100351
German cockroaches are some of the most common pest cockroaches in our region. Below I am pasting information about German cockroaches from the PNW Insect Management Handbook in case that might be helpful...
German cockroach
Good sanitation is the most important factor for controlling cockroaches. Baits are one of the best products for homeowner use. Baits come in a variety of active ingredients. Place baits under sink, undersides of drawers, along baseboards, near water heaters, and under or near appliances and other places where roaches will most likely infest. Use of over-the-counter sprays, foggers or "bombs" are not recommended as they scatter the roaches throughout the structure and into adjacent units in multifamily dwellings. If baits do not provide the desired control, it is best to consult with a knowledgeable pest control company.
Hope that helps!
