Cockroaches can be found all around the house, in the bathroom, and the laundry room. Often seen in the washing machine, cockroaches are believed to be an unlikely guest among clothes. Roaches can seem like they are in the washing machine by mistake. But they can be there on purpose since what they find inside…
Cockroaches might not seem like the brightest bugs as scavengers. They eat all types of decaying foods and organic matter other bugs don’t. Cockroaches are still sufficiently-intelligent to survive in adverse conditions and multiply. They are an adaptive behavior and they are known for always finding new ways of getting to the food. Cockroaches aren’t…
Some cockroach traps work better than others. It can take up to 14 days for some roach traps to become truly effective, especially when based on an active ingredient such as a pesticide. Other roach traps offer immediate results, as in the case of duct tape traps which immediately catch roaches. Cockroach traps work when…
Cardboard boxes are some of the most practical and affordable storage solutions. While affordable, cardboard boxes attract cockroaches. In some cases, cardboard boxes might also be seen as food for roaches. Cardboard is normally made from woodchip shavings turned into paper pulp material. This material is mixed with glue roaches are known to eat whenever…
Cockroaches are one of the most persistent types of pests seen around the house. They appear in the spring and multiply during the summer months. Big black cockroaches aren’t very different from other types of roaches. They’re attracted to food and their entry to the house is facilitated by cracks in walls or openings around…
Hawaii might be a remote place away from mainland USA, but it still has some of the most common North American roaches. Hawaii is also the home of a few other less common roaches. All of these can make their way into homes as temporary or even permanent pests when there’s enough food. American cockroaches,…
Cockroaches are some of the most common house pests. They invade homes looking for food and they often mate in high numbers to the point they easily spread diseases. Not all bugs inside the house are cockroaches and some aren’t even known for spreading diseases. It’s best to know which the most common bugs that…
You’ve probably heard cockroaches can survive a nuclear holocaust which would mean they’re entirely indestructible. Well, it turns out that not only is this a myth, but roaches can be controlled using numerous pest treatments, including fumigation. Fumigation is a great way to kill cockroaches when you’ve got a severe infestation and have exhausted all…
Cockroaches are a nuisance, but they can also cause various other problems, such as spreading diseases and contaminating food. Even though roaches share these traits, all bugs are different species, and different types may be found all over the US. In this article, we will be focusing on the species found in Michigan, namely the…
We have good news for you if you’ve spotted a roach or two in your home and are looking for a natural remedy to repel these roaches from invading your space. Bay leaves are a cooking essential and may be used as a natural solution to repelling roaches. This article will look into how you…
Texas is a roach land for several reasons. The varying degrees of humidity and warmth make it the ideal climate for these roaches to breed. Although roaches share several common characteristics, not all bugs are the same. There are many different types, and several are found in Texas. These are American, German, Oriental, Brown-banded, Asian,…
Although there are many roach elimination methods, you can’t really say any of them are “instant” unless you count squashing the bug with your shoe. Some methods are effective but may take a little longer to work while others provide faster results. It all depends on what method you’re most comfortable with using. If you…
Water bugs are often compared to cockroaches. Both can have a similar size, a similar shape, and even a similar color. Water bugs are different from cockroaches and telling the difference is important when it comes to proper pest control. Certain species of water bugs resemble some cockroaches. The Giant water bug mostly resembles the…
Cockroaches are known to create a cockroach phobia. Many people have this phobia but the reasons behind it are complex. While some people have no reasons to fear roaches and to even eat them, some cultures and groups have an irrational often innate fear of cockroaches. People are scared of cockroaches because they feel unsafe….
Baking soda is one of the internet solutions against cockroaches. Some people say it works while others say it doesn’t. Baking soda is often seen as a solution to almost all pest problems. Baking soda kills cockroaches when ingested in large amounts. Mixed with food, it kills cockroaches within weeks. Baking soda causes roaches to…
Cats are wonderful pets; they relieve stress, they’re great companions, and they can keep pests away! We know cats do a great job getting mice. But will they do the same with cockroaches? Cats may help keep roaches away by hunting and killing them. They also keep roaches in check by consuming them but these…
Imagine yourself in a deep sleep, and suddenly you feel something in your ear. You wake up to check, and a cockroach comes into your hand. It does sound like a nightmare, but unfortunately, it can be a reality as well. Believe it or not, cockroaches can crawl in your ear, and they do that…
Peanut butter is eaten for its appealing taste. It’s also a type of food that many consider healthy, especially through its high protein and fiber content. Like all foods, peanut butter is subject to processing. This is a process that might not exclude inorganic material that isn’t water-soluble such as cockroach traces. Peanut butter may…
Cockroaches can spread to bathrooms or they may nest in bathrooms. These are ideal locations providing warmth and humidity that roaches love. The bathroom is just as popular as the kitchen when it comes to the areas of the house roaches love. Small crawlers like roaches get inside bathrooms through any type of opening or…
When you think of cockroaches, the word clean is the last thing that’ll come to your mind. We view these insects as creatures that belong in filth. However, even if they are found in filthy areas, that doesn’t mean the insect stays dirty. Despite common belief, cockroaches clean themselves. These insects constantly groom themselves by…