German Cockroach (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Strongly synanthropic, preferring warm, humid environments indoors such as kitchens, bathrooms, and food processing areas.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers that feed on food scraps, grease, starches, glue, and organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious. They reproduce rapidly, with a single female and her offspring capable of producing over 30,000 individuals in one year.

Risks & Benefits

Significant urban pests. They can spread pathogens (like Salmonella and E. coli) and produce allergens that trigger asthma and allergic reactions in humans.

Identified on: 2/9/2026