American Cockroach

Damp, dark, and warm environments like basements, sewers, steam tunnels, and drainage systems.

Omnivorous and opportunistic scavenger; eats decaying organic matter, sweets, starchy materials, and even book bindings or paper.

Mainly nocturnal; they avoid light and are capable of flying in warm conditions. They have a long life cycle, often living up to two years.

Risks include contamination of food surfaces and spreading of bacteria (like Salmonella). They can also trigger allergies and asthma. They serve an ecological benefit by decomposing organic matter in nature.