Cockroach Allergen – Mouldlab

Any of various oval, flat-bodied insects common as household pests. The three most common indoor species of cockroach in Australia are

German cockroach (Blatella germanica)

American cockroach (Periplaneta americana).

Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis)

This is a great source on Cockroach Species and Identification in Australia.

While Cockroach allergen is recognised as a health hazard there are guidelines as to what a safe or hazardous level is.

This is an article that looks at the link between Cockroach Allergen and Asthma in Children.