German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

German cockroaches are typically found indoors in warm, humid, and dark environments, often close to food and water sources. Common habitats include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and commercial food establishments like restaurants. They hide in cracks, crevices, behind appliances, and under sinks.

Diet & Feeding

German cockroaches are omnivores and scavengers. They eat a wide variety of food sources including crumbs, spilled food, grease, pet food, and even non-food items like soap or glue. They are opportunistic feeders.

Behavior Patterns

Cockroaches are primarily nocturnal and active at night, foraging for food and water. They are known for their rapid breeding cycles, and their ability to hide in cracks and crevices. They can run quickly when disturbed. They are social insects and often live in groups.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include being a pest that can contaminate food, spread bacteria (like Salmonella, E. coli), and trigger allergies and asthma in some individuals through their droppings and shed skins. They are not known to provide significant benefits to humans or the ecosystem.

Identified on: 9/2/2025