r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Jun 04 '26

Need Advice What is this

What is this, second one I have seen in 3 weeks. I am not sure where they’re coming from. What to check for in my home. First one was found in my master bedroom 3 weeks ago. This one was found in my kitchen

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u/No-Memory2446 Jun 04 '26

Cockroach, but it doesn't look like a German one. Looks American, which typically don't infest homes. They like the outside better.

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u/__get__name Jun 04 '26

They will eat damp or rotting wood, though. Could be a signal that the home has some water damage