Cockroaches are arguably the creepiest of all the crawlers out there. These bugs do best when water and food are always available to them. If cockroaches are able to find their way into your home, it may take little time for them to start breeding and establishing a presence in your space. Cockroaches are known for their rapid reproduction growth and can produce multiple eggs at a time. In this article, we will learn about some true and false statements that can help protect you and your home.
True: These insects carry many viruses and bacteria on their body that can carry into humans. Some of these diseases commonly include food poisoning, dysentery, cholera, and typhoid fever. There have also been some cases where humans develop an allergic reaction to cockroaches and the bacteria they carry.
True: Cockroaches can live for a period of time without their heads, however, they eventually die because of their inability to eat and drink water. Cockroaches have an open circulatory system which allows them to breathe through small openings without their head attached. While it is alarming to come across a cockroach in this condition, you can be confident that this roach will eventually die within a few hours or days.
True: Studies have shown that these creepy crawling insects date back over three hundred million years. These bugs have survived through many geological eras including the Paleozoic era and the Mesozoic era, also known as, The Age of Dinosaurs. Over time, cockroaches have adapted and evolved based on their environment, making them opportunistic creatures.
False: While there is a common assumption that roaches are only found in unsanitary homes and environments, they can also be seen in clean environments. Oftentimes, cockroaches will be found in kitchens or bathrooms where they have an unlimited supply of water. These bugs primarily prefer to create a home for themselves in dark, moist environments. Places include, under refrigerators, stoves, or ovens, and places like drains, behind toilet tanks, or in dark corners.
When trying to avoid cockroaches from entering your home, it is important to keep all cracks and crevices sealed and intact. This includes any corners of your home that may have a dark crack large enough for pests to come in and out. If you see a cockroach in your home, it is best to investigate the area that they are coming from. Watch where they crawl back to and properly clean and discard the area they come from. Remember that cockroaches are only present because there is a proper food source. If you notice leaks in your home or if you have other small bugs or crumbs lying around, it is important to fix and get rid of these problems.