German Cockroach (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Highly adaptable, but primarily found indoors in warm, humid areas near food and water sources like kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats almost anything including crumbs, grease, glue, soap, and leather.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly reproductive; nymphs undergo several molts before reaching maturity and typically stay close to harborages.

Risks & Benefits

Significant indoor pest. Risks include the spread of bacteria, pathogens, and allergens that can trigger asthma. They offer no benefits to home ecosystems.

Identified on: 3/4/2026