Cockroaches seek places where they can find ample food. Food crumbs, spills, leftovers, and pet food are the most common food sources. Kitchen trash and grease on stovetops and countertops can be inviting for roaches, and they may also get into stored food items.
Cockroaches can be carriers for intestinal diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid fever, and cholera together with intestinal parasites and can trigger allergic responses (WHO, 2010). For instance, pathogenic bacteria found in cockroaches in India.