Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (1998) 71, 94-95

Ulrich Mielke (1998)
Aktueller Stand des Vorkommens der Australischen Schabe (Periplaneta australasiae Fab.) in Deutschland
[Update on the current distribution of Australian cockroaches in Germany (Periplaneta australasiae Fab.)]
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 71 (5), 94-95
Abstract: Among the five synanthropic cockroach varieties occuring in Germany, the Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) is the most infrequent species, it does represent a rarity. Its current distribution in Germany was investigated in 1996/97. Zoological and botanic gardens, with their hothouses offering optimal living conditions for this roach variety, were found to be focal sites of infestation. Similarly, a swimming bath facility and a museum were noted to be infested with P. australasiae for a lengthy period. In addition, few isolated sites of incidence were noted. The present work is a first time ever attempt to gain an overview of the incidence of Australian cockroach in Germany. The Australian cockroach is of no relevance as a public health pest in Germany.
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
(original language: German)
Link to article at publishers website

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
surveys/sampling/distribution

---

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Periplaneta australasiae		Germany