Oriental Cockroach

Dark, damp, cool areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and under leaf litter or mulch outside.

Scavenger that feeds on decaying organic matter, garbage, and starchy foods; often referred to as a water bug because it prefers damp environments.

Nocturnal and relatively slow-moving compared to other roaches. Unlike German cockroaches, they are not adept climbers of smooth vertical surfaces and prefer to stay at ground level.

Risks include the spread of bacteria (like E. coli and Salmonella) and allergens that can trigger asthma. They do not provide significant benefits in indoor environments and are considered a major pest.