noun
- A small, reddish-brown cockroach commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms, especially in urban areas.
Usage: Also called German cockroach; Common household pest
Examples
- The apartment had a crotonbug problem that required professional pest control.
- She spotted a crotonbug scurrying across the kitchen counter at night.
- Crotonbugs are attracted to warm, damp areas like under the sink.
- The exterminator warned that crotonbugs can multiply rapidly if not treated.
- Unlike larger roaches, crotonbugs are small enough to hide in narrow cracks.