German Cockroach

Primarily indoor human environments, especially warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.

Omnivorous scavengers; they eat almost anything, including food scraps, grease, starch, glue, and even soap or toothpaste.

Mainly nocturnal, they hide in dark cracks and crevices during the day. They are prolific breeders, with females carrying egg cases (oothecae) until shortly before hatching.

Significant health risks; they contaminate food, spread pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, and their shed skins and droppings can trigger allergies and asthma in humans.