American Cockroach (Ootheca/Egg Case)

Found in warm, damp, dark areas such as basements, sewers, and kitchens; often near water sources.

Omnivorous scavengers that eat decaying organic matter, starchy foods, sweets, and grease.

The female deposits the capsule (ootheca) in a protected area near a food source; nymphs emerge and undergo several molts to adulthood.

Significant pest that can spread bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, and trigger allergies or asthma; no major benefits in domestic settings.