Oriental Cockroach

Damp, dark, and cool areas such as sewers, basements, crawl spaces, and under mulch or leaf litter.

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

Primarily nocturnal and slow-moving compared to other cockroaches; they are often called waterbugs because they prefer very moist environments.

Considered a significant pest species as they can spread bacteria, pathogens, and allergens; they provide a minor benefit by aiding in the decomposition of organic matter in the wild.