Dec 31, 2024 · German cockroaches are nature’s ultimate foodies—they eat everything. Plant-based, meat-based or whatever happens to be lying around—that’s their menu. These little …

Sep 5, 2025 · This article presents a clear and thorough look at the diet and feeding habits of the German cockroach. It explains what these insects eat and how they locate and consume food …

Jan 7, 2026 · German cockroaches are opportunistic scavengers with a clear preference for high-calorie, easily accessible food sources found within human habitats, particularly kitchens. They …

Dec 2, 2025 · The German cockroach's diet is extensive and encompasses a variety of items that you may find in a typical household. They have been observed to consume desserts, meats, …

Where a shortage of foodstuff exists, they may eat household items such as soap, glue, and toothpaste. In famine conditions, they turn cannibalistic, chewing at each other's wings and …

Mar 5, 2025 · German cockroaches eat a wide variety of food, including sweets, meats, and starches. They are also known to consume paper and glue. German cockroaches (Blattella …

May 29, 2025 · As omnivores, roaches will consume both animal and plant matter. However, they are opportunistic feeders. Cockroaches will consume any substance that comes from a living …

Prefers starchy foods, sugary substances, and greasy items commonly found in kitchens. Consumes proteins like meats and cheeses, occasionally seeking out pet food when …

German cockroaches are masters of survival, a testament to their incredibly adaptable diet. Far from picky eaters, these insects are true omnivores, meaning their biology allows them to …

German cockroaches are omnivores, eating almost anything available. They are particularly attracted to starchy, sugary, and greasy foods, making kitchens and pantries prime targets. …