German Cockroach

Indoor environments with high humidity and warmth, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry areas.

Omnivorous scavengers that consume almost any food source, including crumbs, grease, soap, and book bindings.

Night-active and highly social; females carry an egg case called an ootheca until it is ready to hatch, leading to rapid population growth.

Significant indoor pest that can trigger asthma and allergies; they can also spread pathogens on surfaces. No known ecological benefits in human structures.