Oriental Cockroach

Damp, dark, and cool areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and under leaf mulch outdoors.

Omnivorous scavenger that feeds on decaying organic matter, garbage, starches, and animal remains.

Nocturnal and relatively slow-moving compared to other roach species. They prefer moist environments and often enter buildings through pipes or under doors.

Risk: Can carry pathogens and spread bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella; they also produce allergens. Benefit: In nature, they act as important decomposers, recycling organic nutrients back into the soil.