German Cockroach (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Thrives in warm, humid indoor environments, specifically kitchens and bathrooms near moisture and food sources.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, starch, glue, and even toothpaste or soap.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly reproductive; nymphs undergo several molts before reaching adulthood. They are social and tend to congregate in cracks and crevices.

Risks & Benefits

Significant indoor pest that can contaminate food, spread pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, and trigger allergies or asthma through their droppings and shed skins.

Identified on: 2/10/2026