Cockroaches come from various sources and environments, both outdoors and indoors. They are highly adaptable pests that thrive in warm, humid, and dark places where food and water are accessible.
Origins and Typical Habitats
- Cockroaches originally evolved in tropical regions and have adapted to a wide range of climates, including urban environments worldwide except Antarctica
- Common species infesting homes include American, German, Oriental, and brown-banded cockroaches
- Outdoors, they live in damp areas such as sewers, storm drains, gutters, pipes, parks, and subway tunnels
- Indoors, they prefer kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, and other moist, dark places where food and water are available
How Cockroaches Enter Homes
- They can be present in a home before you move in or enter from neighboring properties
- Entry points include cracks and gaps in walls, floors, and foundations; open doors and windows; plumbing pipes, drains, and vents
- Cockroaches may hitch a ride on grocery bags, packages, or secondhand furniture brought into the home
- Construction or renovations can disturb their outdoor or hidden indoor habitats, pushing them inside
- Basements and garages are common entry points due to easier access
In summary, cockroaches come from natural outdoor habitats or infested neighboring areas and enter homes through small openings or by being transported inside on items. They seek out warm, moist, and food-rich environments to survive and reproduce
