German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Warm, humid indoor environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, and food storage areas.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats almost anything including crumbs, grease, soap, glue, and general food waste.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, fast-running, and hides in tight crevices during the day. Known for rapid reproduction with females carrying an egg case until just before hatching.

Risks & Benefits

Major indoor pest. Risks include spreading pathogens (like Salmonella and E. coli) and triggering asthma or allergies through their droppings and shed skins.

Identified on: 3/5/2026