German Cockroach

Primarily indoors near moisture and food sources like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms

Omnivorous scavenger that eats almost anything including crumbs, grease, glue, and soap

Nocturnal, fast-running, and highly reproductive; females carry egg cases (oothecae) until shortly before hatching

Major pest that can transmit bacteria (like Salmonella), trigger asthma and allergies, and contaminate food surfaces