Florida Woods Cockroaches exhibit a variety of habits and behaviors that are specific to their species. Some of their ordinary habits include:

• Nocturnal activity: Florida Woods Cockroaches are primarily nocturnal, which means they are active at night and rest during the day. They search for food and mates during nighttime and avoid the heat and predators during the day by hiding in dark, damp, and secluded areas.

• Outdoor living: Unlike other cockroach species that infest homes, Florida Woods Cockroaches prefer to live outdoors in natural habitats. They are often found in wooded areas, under tree bark, leaf litter, and around palmetto plants. They are not usually found in human-made structures unless they wander indoors by accident or in search of food or shelter.

• Omnivorous diet: These cockroaches have an omnivorous diet, which means they consume both plant and animal matter. They feed on decaying organic material, such as leaves, wood, and fruits, as well as small insects and other arthropods.

• Limited flight: Florida Woods Cockroaches have underdeveloped wings and cannot fly. They rely on their legs to move around and can run relatively quickly to escape predators or when disturbed.

• Reproduction: Female Florida Woods Cockroaches produce egg cases called oothecae, which contain multiple eggs. They typically deposit these egg cases in secluded, protected areas where the young can safely develop. Nymphs, or juvenile cockroaches, emerge from the eggs and go through multiple stages of development, called instars, before reaching adulthood.

• Defensive behavior: Florida Woods Cockroaches can emit a foul-smelling defensive secretion when threatened or disturbed. This odor can be irritating to humans and pets and serves as a deterrent to predators.