German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 5/26/2026