German Cockroach

Primarily indoor environments, especially kitchens and bathrooms near heat and moisture

Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, starches, and even non-food items like glue or soap

Nocturnal, fast-running, and highly reproductive. They prefer dark, tight crevices and are often found in large aggregations

Significant urban pest. Risks include spreading pathogenic bacteria, contaminating food, and triggering allergies or asthma attacks via shed skins and droppings