German Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Primarily indoor environments, preferring warm, humid areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers; they eat almost anything including human food scraps, soap, glue, and book bindings

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly reproductive; females carry oothecae (egg cases) until shortly before hatching; they are social insects that live in large groups

Risks & Benefits

Significant public health risk as they can transmit bacteria (like Salmonella), contaminate food, and produce allergens that trigger asthma and allergic reactions

Identified on: 6/28/2026