How do cockroaches interact with nonliving things?

Cockroaches interact with nonliving things primarily through their foraging behavior, using their antennae to explore and assess their environment for food, water, and shelter. They can squeeze into tight spaces and navigate around obstacles, demonstrating adaptability to various nonliving environments. Additionally, cockroaches may leave behind feces or secretions that can affect the surfaces they contact, contributing to the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. Their interactions can also include nesting in nonliving materials such as cardboard or wood.