German Cockroach

Exclusively associated with human environments, typically living in warm, humid areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.

Omnivorous scavenger; prefers starches, sweets, grease, and meat products, but will consume soap, glue, or toothpaste in lean times.

Primarily nocturnal and highly social, often found in clusters in dark crevices. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis and reproduce faster than any other residential cockroach.

Considered a major pest; they can spread pathogens (like Salmonella and E. coli), trigger allergies or asthma through their droppings and shed skin, and contaminate food. They have no significant ecological benefit in human dwellings.