Oriental Cockroach

Damp, dark, and cool locations such as crawl spaces, basements, drains, and under sinks/cabinets; often found near plumbing.

Scavenger that feeds on decaying organic matter, garbage, starchy foods, and proteins.

Primarily nocturnal insects that avoid light; they are slower-moving than many other cockroach species and cannot fly. They depend heavily on moisture.

Considered a major pest; they can carry pathogenic bacteria (like E. coli and Salmonella) on their bodies and legs, contaminating surfaces. They offer little benefit in human environments but serve as decomposers in nature.