What Attracts Cockroaches?

Quick answer: Cockroaches are mainly attracted by food, water, warmth and hiding places. In UK homes and businesses, the biggest cockroach attractants are crumbs, grease, food waste, leaking pipes, condensation, warm appliances, dirty bin areas, drains, cardboard, clutter, cracks, service voids and damp hidden spaces.

In London, cockroaches are especially likely to survive inside heated buildings such as flats, HMOs, restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, basement premises and managed blocks. A property does not have to be filthy to attract cockroaches. A clean flat or restaurant can still become vulnerable if there is a leak, food residue behind appliances, warm equipment, cardboard storage, poor waste control, a bin room issue, a drain route or cockroach activity spreading from neighbouring premises.

If you have seen a cockroach in a London property, take a clear photo and note where it was found. For advice, call 020 3369 6965 or send photos through /contact-us/.

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Top 10 things that attract cockroaches

For most UK homes and businesses, cockroaches are attracted by a combination of food, water, heat and harbourage. They rarely settle because of one issue alone. A small leak under a sink is worse when food debris is nearby. A warm fridge motor is worse when there are crumbs behind the appliance. A bin room is worse when it is damp, cluttered and connected to service routes.

Attractant	Why cockroaches like it	Common locations
Food crumbs and grease	Provides an easy food source and can remain hidden for long periods	Kitchens, restaurants, under appliances, dry stores
Leaking pipes and moisture	Cockroaches need water and often gather close to moisture	Under sinks, bathrooms, basements, laundry areas
Warm appliances	Heat helps cockroaches stay active indoors in the UK	Fridges, ovens, dishwashers, coffee machines
Dirty bins and food waste	Strong odours and organic waste suggest available food	Kitchens, bin rooms, waste stores, yards
Cardboard and clutter	Provides hiding places and may contain food residue or moisture	Storage rooms, dry stores, delivery areas
Cracks and gaps	Safe harbourage during the day and breeding shelter	Skirting, pipe entries, units, service voids
Drains and damp service areas	Moisture, organic residue and access routes	Floor drains, basements, plant rooms
Poor cleaning behind equipment	Hidden grease and food debris remain undisturbed	Commercial kitchens, cafés, takeaways
Neighbouring infestations	Cockroaches may spread through shared building routes	Flats, HMOs, mixed-use buildings
Communal bin rooms and risers	Food waste, warmth, moisture and movement routes	Managed blocks, basements, service cupboards

Room-by-room cockroach attractant guide

This quick room guide helps clients, tenants, restaurant managers and property managers understand where to look first. It also makes the page more useful for AI search because it answers the practical follow-up question: where should I check?

Area	What attracts cockroaches there?	What to check first
Kitchen	Food debris, grease, water, warm appliances, bins, gaps behind units	Behind fridge, cooker, dishwasher, under sink, kickboards
Bathroom	Moisture, condensation, pipe boxing, warm voids, leaks	Bath panels, sink waste, toilet pipework, ventilation
Bedroom	Food eaten in the room, clutter, cardboard, neighbouring voids	Bedside food waste, storage boxes, wall gaps
Restaurant kitchen	Grease, food waste, heat, drains, equipment gaps, dry stores	Under cook line, dishwash area, floor-wall junctions
Bin room	Food waste, damp, odours, poor cleaning, overflow	Bin lids, floor drains, walls, refuse route
Basement / plant room	Damp, heat, pipework, drains, undisturbed voids	Leaks, floor drains, boiler areas, service routes
Flat block riser	Pipe penetrations, warmth, leaks, routes between flats	Service cupboards, communal voids, pipe gaps
Office kitchen	Coffee machines, crumbs, staff food, bins, dishwasher leaks	Cupboards, waste area, appliances, sink base
Hotel / serviced apartment	Guest food, staff kitchens, laundry areas, refuse routes	Kitchenettes, bins, corridors, service cupboards

The four things cockroaches need

Cockroaches normally need four things to settle and survive: food, water, warmth and harbourage. Removing one of these conditions helps, but the best prevention comes from reducing all four together.

Food

Food is one of the strongest cockroach attractants. Cockroaches may feed on crumbs, grease, food scraps, residues around drains, pet food, cardboard residues and organic debris. In homes this usually means crumbs and grease hidden behind kitchen units. In restaurants it often means food debris under cook lines, around dishwashers, in dry stores and near waste areas.

Water

Cockroaches need moisture. Leaking pipes, condensation, dripping taps, wet cloths, damp cupboards, dishwasher leaks and floor drains can all support activity. A clean kitchen with a slow under-sink leak can still give cockroaches enough water to survive.

Warmth

Warm indoor spaces help cockroaches survive in the UK. Fridge motors, ovens, dishwashers, boiler cupboards, heated risers, laundry rooms and commercial kitchen equipment can all provide warmth and shelter.

Harbourage

Cockroaches hide during the day. Cracks, voids, pipe gaps, loose tiles, kickboards, service risers, cardboard storage and cluttered cupboards give them safe spaces to rest and breed. This is why treatment should focus on hidden harbourages, not only the visible insect.

What attracts cockroaches in kitchens?

Kitchens are the most common cockroach problem area because they usually contain everything cockroaches need: food, water, warmth and hidden gaps. A kitchen can look clean from the front but still be attractive behind appliances, below kickboards and around pipe routes.

crumbs under cupboards
grease behind cookers
food residue under fridges
dishwasher moisture
leaking sink waste pipes
dirty plates left overnight
unsealed dry goods
pet food bowls
open bins
food waste bags
cardboard packaging
cracks behind units
warm appliance motors
gaps around pipework

Behind fridges and freezers

Fridges and freezers are common cockroach harbourage points because they provide warmth, darkness and protection. If food residue or moisture is nearby, cockroaches may remain there and breed. A client may only see cockroaches crossing the floor at night, but the main activity may be behind the fridge motor.

Behind ovens and cookers

Cookers and ovens can collect grease and food particles along the sides, behind the unit and below the appliance. In commercial kitchens, this risk is much greater because cook lines produce heat and grease every day.

Under sinks

Under-sink cupboards attract cockroaches because they often contain water pipes, waste pipes, gaps around pipe entries and hidden leaks. A slow leak under the sink can support cockroaches even if the worktops are clean.

Seen cockroaches in a kitchen?

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What attracts cockroaches in bathrooms?

Bathrooms attract cockroaches mainly because of moisture, condensation and pipe routes. They may not contain obvious food sources, but they can still provide water and access to hidden building voids.

condensation
leaking taps
leaking toilet connections
leaking bath panels
pipe boxing
gaps around waste pipes
warm service voids
damp cupboards
poor ventilation
wet towels on floors
cracks around tiles or skirting

If cockroaches are repeatedly seen in a bathroom, the issue may not be limited to that room. In a flat, cockroaches may be using pipe routes, service risers or gaps connected to another unit. In commercial buildings, bathrooms and staff facilities can be linked to service corridors or damp voids.

A bathroom sighting should be taken seriously if cockroaches are also seen in the kitchen, if baby cockroaches are present, or if there are repeated night-time sightings.

Do drains attract cockroaches?

Drains can attract or support cockroach activity, especially where there is moisture, organic residue, broken drain connections, floor drains, damp basements or poor waste control. However, not every cockroach problem comes from drains. This distinction is important.

German cockroaches are more often linked with warm indoor kitchens, appliances, food areas and bathrooms. Oriental cockroaches are more often linked with damp areas, basements, drains, bin rooms and lower-ground service routes.

Drains or damp routes may be involved if:

cockroaches appear near floor drains
activity is in a basement or plant room
sightings are close to bin rooms
cockroaches appear on lower-ground floors
there are damp smells or drainage defects
several flats or units report activity
cockroaches return after kitchen-only treatment
there is a commercial kitchen, refuse room or service corridor nearby

A proper inspection should not guess. It should identify the species, location, moisture source, harbourage and movement route.

What attracts cockroaches in restaurants and commercial kitchens?

Restaurants, cafés, hotels, takeaways and commercial kitchens are high-risk environments because they contain constant food handling, heat, water, waste, deliveries, equipment and hidden cleaning challenges. In food premises, cockroach activity is also a hygiene and reputation issue, not just an insect problem.

Cockroach attractants in food premises include:

grease under cook lines
food debris behind heavy equipment
floor-wall junctions with residue
dirty drains or floor gullies
dishwasher moisture
leaking pipework
unsealed dry goods
poor stock rotation
cardboard packaging
cluttered dry stores
waste bins without tight lids
dirty bin rooms
delivery areas
service corridors
commercial units next door
damaged tiles, grout and wall cladding
warm equipment motors

Commercial prevention priorities

A restaurant should focus on deep cleaning under and behind equipment, keeping dry goods sealed and off the floor, reducing cardboard storage, cleaning floor-wall junctions, checking drains and gullies, emptying and cleaning bins, repairing leaks quickly, maintaining pest monitoring records, training staff to report sightings, checking delivery areas and arranging professional monitoring in high-risk sites.

The cheapest response is rarely the safest response for a food business. Cockroaches can affect customer confidence, EHO readiness, staff morale, reviews and reputation. A professional inspection should look beyond the visible worktop and assess hidden harbourages behind equipment, under preparation counters, around dishwashers and in refuse areas.

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What attracts cockroaches in flats and HMOs?

Flats and HMOs can attract cockroaches in several ways. Sometimes the issue starts inside one kitchen. Sometimes it is linked to a shared route, neighbouring unit, communal bin store or building defect.

Cockroach attractants in flats include:

kitchen food debris
warm appliances
under-sink leaks
gaps around pipework
shared service risers
bathroom pipe boxing
neighbouring infestations
communal bin rooms
basement damp
poor waste management
commercial units below flats
storage clutter
repeated leaks in communal areas

Why repeated flat complaints need wider investigation

If one flat reports cockroaches once, a local treatment may be enough. If several flats report activity, or if cockroaches return repeatedly, the managing agent should consider whether the attractant is in the wider building.

Areas to check include communal bin rooms, service cupboards, risers, basements, plant rooms, pipe penetrations, leaks, drain routes, adjoining commercial units and voids behind communal walls. Repeated treatments in one flat may fail if the real harbourage is in a shared area.

Landlord or property manager dealing with repeat cockroach reports?

Send the postcode, property type, affected rooms and photos through /contact-us/. This helps decide whether the issue looks localised, communal or building-related.

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Can a clean home still attract cockroaches?

Yes. A clean home can still attract cockroaches if there is water, warmth, access or harbourage. This matters because many clients feel embarrassed when they see cockroaches, but the professional approach should be calm and practical.

A clean home can still have cockroaches because of a leak under the sink, a warm fridge motor, pipe gaps behind kitchen units, activity from a neighbouring flat, cockroaches introduced in packaging, a communal bin room problem, damp basement routes, drains or service voids, cardboard storage, or hidden food residue behind appliances.

Cleanliness helps, but it is not the only factor. Cockroach control is about conditions, not blame. A spotless worktop will not solve the issue if cockroaches are living behind a dishwasher, inside a pipe void or in a shared riser.

Does cardboard attract cockroaches?

Cardboard can support cockroach problems because it provides hiding places and may contain residues, moisture or starch-based material. This is a particular risk in restaurants, dry stores, delivery areas, stock rooms, basements, storage cupboards, moving boxes, hotel back-of-house areas and cluttered flats.

For prevention, unpack deliveries quickly, keep stock off the floor, avoid storing unnecessary boxes, remove damp cardboard and do not let packaging build up near kitchens, bins or warm equipment.

What smells attract cockroaches?

Cockroaches may be attracted to smells that indicate food, grease, moisture or organic waste. Strong odours from bins, drains, food spillages and grease can all suggest available resources.

food waste bins
dirty drains
grease traps
unclean mop buckets
rotting organic waste
pet food
damp cardboard
leaking waste pipes
old food behind appliances

In restaurants, bad smells often point to cleaning or waste-management weaknesses. In homes, they may point to bins, drains, pet feeding areas, hidden food residue or under-sink leaks.

What attracts cockroaches at night?

Cockroaches are mainly active at night because they avoid light and disturbance. They usually leave hidden harbourages to search for food and water when the property is quiet.

Night-time attractants include dirty dishes left out, crumbs on floors, food waste in bins, pet food bowls, standing water, damp sinks, warm appliances, quiet undisturbed kitchens, restaurant kitchens after closing and waste areas after service.

Seeing cockroaches at night is common. Seeing them during the day can sometimes suggest a heavier infestation, disturbance or overcrowded harbourages.

What attracts different cockroach species?

Different cockroach species prefer different conditions. This is why identification matters and why a treatment plan should not be based only on where one insect was seen.

Species	Main attractants	Typical locations
German cockroach	Warmth, food debris, appliance motors, moisture	Kitchens, bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, flats
Oriental cockroach	Damp areas, drains, basements, bin rooms	Lower-ground areas, refuse rooms, plant rooms
American cockroach	Warm, humid, undisturbed service areas	Basements, plant rooms, large commercial buildings
Brown-banded cockroach	Warm indoor rooms, furniture, cupboards, appliances	Offices, hotels, flats, cupboards, warm rooms

For help identifying the species, link this page to Types of Cockroaches in the UK.

What does not usually attract cockroaches?

Cockroaches are not usually attracted by people directly or by light itself. They are attracted by survival conditions. A room is less likely to attract cockroaches if it is dry, cool, uncluttered, free from food residue, free from leaks, well sealed, easy to clean and not connected to active service routes.

However, any room can become attractive if food is eaten there, if cardboard is stored there, if there is damp, or if cockroaches can enter from a neighbouring void.

What to do in the first 24 hours after seeing a cockroach

This section is important because clients often panic or start spraying the wrong products everywhere. A calm first response helps with identification and prevents the problem being spread.

Step	What to do	Why it helps
1. Take a clear photo	Photograph the insect from above and include something for scale if possible.	This helps identify whether it is likely to be a cockroach or another insect.
2. Note where and when you saw it	Record the room, exact location and time of sighting.	Cockroaches seen at night, near food, water, drains or appliances give useful clues.
3. Do not spray everywhere	Avoid random DIY spraying, especially in kitchens and food premises.	Sprays can scatter cockroaches deeper into voids and interfere with professional treatment.
4. Remove obvious food and water	Clean crumbs, remove dirty dishes, empty bins, dry wet areas and check for leaks.	This reduces the resources supporting the infestation.
5. Check for signs	Look for droppings, baby cockroaches, egg cases, shed skins or repeated night activity.	These signs help assess whether breeding is established.
6. Call for advice	Call 020 3369 6965 or send photos through /contact-us/.	Early action is usually easier and less disruptive than waiting for activity to spread.

Prevention checklist for homes and flats

Use this checklist to make a home less attractive to cockroaches. It will not always remove an established infestation, but it can reduce the food, water and harbourage that help cockroaches survive.

store food in sealed containers
clean under and behind appliances
remove crumbs from floor edges and kickboards
clean grease from cooker sides
do not leave dirty dishes overnight
empty bins regularly
keep pet food areas clean
repair leaking pipes and taps
dry condensation where possible
improve ventilation
reduce cardboard storage
seal small gaps around pipework where suitable
declutter under sinks and storage cupboards
report repeated sightings in flats or HMOs
avoid moving infested items between rooms

Prevention checklist for restaurants and food businesses

Restaurants and food businesses need a stricter approach because of hygiene and compliance risks.

maintain daily and weekly cleaning schedules
clean under heavy equipment where possible
clean behind fridges, ovens and dishwashers
keep dry goods sealed and off the floor
remove cardboard packaging quickly
inspect delivery areas
keep bin lids closed
clean bin rooms and refuse routes
repair leaks immediately
check drains and floor gullies
keep records of pest sightings
train staff to recognise cockroach signs
maintain professional pest monitoring
act quickly after any cockroach sighting
keep maintenance and pest-control recommendations on file

Prevention checklist for landlords and property managers

For landlords, agents and managing companies, cockroach prevention is not only about one tenant’s kitchen. It may involve the building.

inspect communal bin rooms and waste-storage areas
check basement damp and plant rooms
inspect service risers and pipe cupboards
seal unnecessary gaps around service penetrations
repair leaks in communal areas
check commercial units below flats where relevant
investigate repeated complaints from the same stack of flats
review cleaning standards in shared areas
keep previous pest-control reports and recommendations
arrange access for follow-up visits
do not treat repeated flat complaints as isolated if the wider building may be involved

If complaints repeat, it is better to investigate the route than to keep paying for isolated treatments in individual flats.

When should you call a professional pest controller?

You should call a professional if you have seen more than one cockroach, cockroaches are in a kitchen or bathroom, you see baby cockroaches, you find egg cases, there are droppings behind appliances, activity is in a restaurant or hotel, cockroaches appear in a block of flats, drains, basements or bin rooms may be involved, DIY sprays have not worked, activity continues after cleaning, or you need advice for a landlord, freeholder or managing agent.

Bon Accord Pest Control provides professional cockroach inspection and treatment across London for homes, flats, restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, landlords and property managers. Call 020 3369 6965 or send photos through /contact-us/.

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FAQ: What attracts cockroaches?

What is the main thing that attracts cockroaches?

The main things that attract cockroaches are food, water, warmth and hiding places. Food debris, grease, leaks, warm appliances and cracks or voids are the most common reasons cockroaches settle indoors.

What attracts cockroaches in a clean house?

A clean house can still attract cockroaches if there is a leaking pipe, warm fridge motor, hidden food debris behind appliances, cardboard storage, service gap, drain route or neighbouring infestation.

What food attracts cockroaches?

Cockroaches are attracted to crumbs, grease, food waste, dirty dishes, pet food, unsealed dry goods, organic debris and residue behind appliances.

Does water attract cockroaches?

Yes. Cockroaches need moisture. Leaking pipes, dripping taps, condensation, damp cupboards, wet cloths and standing water can all support cockroach activity.

Why are cockroaches attracted to kitchens?

Kitchens provide food, water, warmth and hiding places. Fridges, cookers, dishwashers, sinks, bins and gaps behind units can all attract or support cockroaches.

Why are cockroaches attracted to bathrooms?

Bathrooms provide moisture, warmth, condensation and pipe routes. Cockroaches may appear around bathrooms if there are leaks, damp voids or service routes connected to other areas.

Do cockroaches come from drains?

Sometimes. Oriental cockroaches are more often linked with damp areas, basements, drains and bin rooms. German cockroaches are more often linked with warm kitchens and appliances.

Are cockroaches attracted to dirty dishes?

Yes. Dirty dishes and food residue can provide food, especially overnight when cockroaches are more active.

Does pet food attract cockroaches?

Yes. Pet food left out overnight can attract cockroaches and other pests. Keep pet feeding areas clean and store pet food in sealed containers.

Does cardboard attract cockroaches?

Yes, cardboard can provide hiding places and may contain residues that cockroaches can feed on. It is a common risk in restaurants, dry stores, delivery areas and cluttered flats.

Are cockroaches attracted to warmth?

Yes. Warm appliance motors, boiler cupboards, heated risers, commercial kitchen equipment and laundry areas can help cockroaches survive indoors.

Are cockroaches attracted to light?

Cockroaches usually avoid light. They prefer dark, hidden harbourages and often become active at night.

Why do I see cockroaches at night?

Cockroaches are mainly nocturnal. They usually come out at night to search for food and water when the property is quiet.

Why am I seeing cockroaches during the day?

Daytime sightings can suggest disturbance, overcrowded harbourages or a more established infestation. It is a good reason to arrange an inspection.

What attracts cockroaches in restaurants?

Restaurants attract cockroaches when there is food debris, grease, moisture, warm equipment, cardboard, drains, bins, delivery areas and hidden harbourages behind kitchen equipment.

Can one flat attract cockroaches to other flats?

Yes. Cockroaches can spread through service routes, risers, pipe gaps, wall voids and communal areas. This is why repeated cockroach complaints in flats need wider investigation.

Can cockroaches live behind fridges?

Yes. Fridge motors provide warmth and protection. If food residue or moisture is nearby, cockroaches may harbour behind or around the appliance.

Can cockroaches live in bedrooms?

They can, especially if food is eaten in the bedroom, cardboard is stored there, or the room is connected to a service void. However, kitchens and bathrooms are usually higher-risk areas.

Do bins attract cockroaches?

Yes. Food waste, odours, dampness and poor waste management can attract cockroaches, especially in kitchens, restaurants and communal bin rooms.

How do I stop attracting cockroaches?

Remove food sources, repair leaks, reduce moisture, clean behind appliances, store food properly, empty bins, reduce cardboard and clutter, and seal small gaps where appropriate.

Should I use DIY spray if I see a cockroach?

Avoid spraying randomly, especially in kitchens or food premises. DIY sprays may scatter cockroaches and interfere with professional treatment. Take a photo and get advice first where possible.

When should I call Bon Accord Pest Control?

Call 020 3369 6965 if you see repeated cockroach activity, baby cockroaches, egg cases, droppings, cockroaches in a kitchen or bathroom, or activity in a restaurant, hotel, flat block or commercial premises.

What should landlords check if tenants report cockroaches?

Landlords and managing agents should check the affected flat, neighbouring reports, pipe routes, risers, communal bin rooms, leaks, basements and service cupboards. Repeated reports can suggest a building route rather than one isolated room.

What should restaurants check after a cockroach sighting?

Restaurants should check behind and under equipment, dishwash areas, floor drains, dry stores, bin rooms, delivery areas, leaks and cleaning schedules, then arrange professional inspection and monitoring where needed.

Need help identifying what is attracting cockroaches?

Call 020 3369 6965 or send photos, postcode and property details through /contact-us/. We can advise whether the issue looks like a kitchen, drain, bathroom, restaurant, flat or managed-building problem.

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Cockroaches are a pest that can become terrifying once they have infested a property or place of business. It is vital to know the reason why cockroaches would enter your home, as this will help you effectively eradicate them from your property. Read on to learn more about what attracts cockroaches and how to prevent this.

After contamination, cockroaches will look for a dark and secluded spot to hide in until they can find an exit point. Dark spaces that provide refuge such as inside walls or under the kitchen counter may then become easy entry points. Once inside, it is likely they will remain there such as behind appliances where food spills might be found and it is difficult for someone to see them. It is best to get rid of cockroaches once you see one because if not, they may continue multiplying and cause the infestation to worsen over time.

Why are Cockroaches Attracted to Your Home?

What attracts roaches to your home? Cockroaches look for food, water and shelter which they can find in abundance in human-occupied dwellings. In the wild, cockroaches also look for decaying matter to eat and can live up to a month without food. However, in a home environment, they will seek out any kind of food source available such as crumbs on the floor, dirty dishes left in the sink or even pet food.

Water is another reason for cockroaches to visit your property because they need moisture to survive. A leaking pipe, a wet cloth left too long on the counter or allowing your bath to overflow are few of the reasons why water may be present near your home which will attract them in their search for sustenance. Repairing a broken fixtures right away will stop cockroaches from having easy access to water sources.

Shelter provides warmth for them to reproduce and shelter means just that -any dark, secluded spot that they can find to nest in. Areas for nesting include between furniture, under the sink, inside walls or behind appliances

How Can You Prevent Cockroaches from Entering Your Home?

There are a few things you can do to help keep cockroaches from entering your home in the first place. One is to ensure that your property is kept clean and free of food debris and spills. Wiping down the counters after preparing meals, sweeping up crumbs and putting food away in sealed containers can help to reduce the attractiveness of your home to these pests

Making sure there is no water leakage, either from broken fixtures or plumbing, is also crucial in preventing cockroaches. Check your drains regularly and fix any leaks right away

Sealing up any cracks or openings around windows, doors and baseboards is another effective method of keeping cockroaches from entering your home. Having a thorough inspection performed by a pest control service can help ensure that all possible entry points are sealed

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5 Facts About Oriental Cockroach Infestation

Oriental cockroach is one of the three species of cockroaches commonly found in homes. It enters our home through sewers and drains, and may travel from nearby buildings (for example: kitchens and bathrooms), and even outdoors from leaf litter.

1. Oriental cockroaches prefer to live in moist areas, such as in sewers, drains and basements.

2. They come out at night and are active for about 1-1.5 hours after lights out

3. They can become dormant for several months (up to 3 years) when conditions get dry or there is a lack of food. They will usually emerge from dormancy when conditions are more favorable.

4. Oriental cockroaches can cause allergic reactions in some people, as well as asthma attacks.

5. They can spread at least 33 types of bacteria, including ones that can cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and diarrhea.

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