German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Primarily indoor human-made structures, especially kitchens, bathrooms, and food processing areas with access to heat and moisture.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats almost anything including human food, pet food, glue, soap, and leather.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious; they reproduce very quickly through egg cases called oothecae. They are known for hiding in narrow cracks and crevices during the day.

Risks & Benefits

A major household pest; they spread pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, and their droppings and shed skins are significant triggers for asthma and allergies in humans.

Identified on: 6/28/2026