German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Prefers warm, humid environments, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Commonly found indoors in residential and commercial buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers; eat almost anything, including food scraps, grease, soap, glue, and even other cockroaches.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; hides in cracks and crevices during the day. Runs quickly when disturbed. Can infest homes and businesses, reproducing rapidly.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks: Known carriers of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that can cause food poisoning, diarrhea, and other diseases. Can trigger allergies and asthma in sensitive individuals due to their droppings and shed skin. Potential benefits: None for humans; in natural ecosystems, they can be detritivores, breaking down organic matter, but their presence indoors is considered a pest issue.

Identified on: 9/3/2025