German Cockroach vs Southeastern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Cockroach | Southeastern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella germanica | Incisitermes snyderi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 7–11 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
German Cockroach
The most common indoor cockroach worldwide. A single pair can produce over 300,000 offspring in one year. Has developed resistance to many common insecticides.
Did You Know?
German cockroaches evolved to hate glucose — populations in certain areas developed an aversion to sweet-tasting baits, causing them to avoid poisoned traps entirely.
Southeastern Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in the southeastern United States that infests structural timber. Colonies are small but can persist for decades undetected.
Did You Know?
Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.