Roaches are shy, nocturnal creatures . They prefer dark, moist areas and wherever food is stored or prepared .
German cockroaches reproduce rapidly.
Two or three of these pests can become twenty to thirty within a week. Although most roaches like moist areas, the Brown Banded cockroach lives in warm, relatively dry areas . The Oriental cockroach moves inside homes in fall and likes cool, moist areas. Roaches can contaminate foodstuff, aggravate allergies, leave stains, create foul odors and may carry disease organisms. They establish small to large nests indoors, and are common throughout the year.