Cockroach (likely German cockroach or similar small species)
Scientific Name: Blattodea (Order), likely Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae (for German cockroach)
Size: Common pest cockroaches range from "0.5 to 2" inches (1.27 to 5 cm) in length, with German cockroaches typically being "0.43 to 0.63" inches (1.1 to 1.6 cm).
Natural Habitat
Cockroaches often inhabit human dwellings, preferring warm, moist, dark, and secluded areas. They can be found in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, wall voids, and behind appliances.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers. They eat almost anything, including human food scraps, grease, pet food, toothpaste, soap, glue, hair, and decaying organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal; they are most active at night, foraging for food and water. They are known for rapid reproduction and can quickly infest an area. They can run very quickly and are typically found in groups.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include spreading pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) that cause food poisoning, dysentery, and other diseases. Their presence can also trigger allergies and asthma in sensitive individuals due to their shed skins and droppings. They offer no notable benefits to humans in a domestic setting.
Identified on: 10/3/2025