Oriental Cockroach

Damp, dark, and cool areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and drains. Often called water bugs.

Omnivorous scavengers that feed on decaying organic matter, starchy leftovers, and garbage.

Primarily nocturnal and socially gregarious. They prefer moist environments and move slower than other common cockroach species.

Risks include contamination of surfaces and food with bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, potentially causing food poisoning or allergies. They offer limited ecosystem benefits as decomposers in nature.