American cockroach

Warm, damp areas such as drains, basements, sewers, and kitchens; may wander indoors in search of food or shelter.

An opportunistic scavenger that eats crumbs, food scraps, and many other organic materials.

Mostly nocturnal; hides in cracks and can run quickly. Females produce egg cases containing multiple eggs.

Can contaminate food and surfaces and may worsen allergies or asthma. It is not venomous and does not typically bite.