German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically warm, humid areas near food and water sources like kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats almost anything including human food, grease, soap, glue, and toothpaste.

Behavior Patterns

Primarily nocturnal; highly reproductive with females carrying egg cases until they are ready to hatch. They tend to congregate in dark, secluded crevices.

Risks & Benefits

Major pest risk; they carry pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, and their shed skins and droppings can trigger allergies and asthma in humans.

Identified on: 1/8/2026