American Cockroach

Damp, dark, and warm areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and kitchens.

Omnivorous and opportunistic; feeds on decaying organic matter, starchy items, sweets, and even non-food items like book bindings.

Nocturnal and highly mobile; undergoes incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult). Information provided is based on the appearance of the fecal droppings shown.

Risks include the spread of bacteria (like Salmonella), contamination of food, and triggering allergies or asthma. Benefits are mainly ecosystem-based as they decompose organic matter.