Cockroaches can easily move homes. They can make their way from the neighbor’s house to your house in a matter of hours. A confirmed cockroach infestation in a nearby home should be taken seriously. This infestation can spread out to your home slowly. It can also spread out to your home quickly in case the…
Most of us cannot start our day without a good cup of coffee. But unfortunately, most coffee machines are infested with cockroaches, making this a huge problem. Roaches will eat anything available, but coffee isn’t exactly their favorite item. However, roaches have a distinct sense of smell, and they can smell the strong aroma of…
Bed bugs and cockroaches are common pests and while they can be irritating, having a double infestation is a bigger problem. It does make you wonder, though, do roaches eat bed bugs? The answer is yes, they do. However, bed bugs breed fast, and cockroaches are unable to keep up with their growing population. Which…
Imagine walking into your kitchen and being welcomed by a gang of roaches in your sink. Or picture yourself driving in your car and suddenly feel a cockroach crawling on your leg. How would such scenarios make you feel? Obviously, not great, right? Roaches are the most common pests found inside and outside your house….
Cockroaches are unhygienic. They sometimes carry bacteria, viruses, and diseases. They infest food and they can trigger a long list of health problems from respiratory issues to digestive problems. Cockroaches are on the warning list of the World Health Organization. They are described as scavengers in human settlements. While they exist all around the world,…
Coffee is one of the most beloved hot drinks in the world. It boosts energy and it helps people relax. The process of making coffee is subject to processed food standards. This means it might contain traces of inorganic or organic compounds such as roaches. Traces of cockroaches can be found in certain types of…
Mulch is an organic material used in gardening. It keeps weeds away from plants and trees. It also enhances the look of a garden. Most importantly, mulch prevents quick water evaporation which keeps the soil moist and plants healthy. The problem is mulch also attracts roaches. Mulch can attract or deter roaches. Some types of…
Dealing with roaches using natural products can be complicated. Salt is often used as a deterrent, but its effects are minimal. Roaches don’t like salt and they don’t eat it. They only eat foods with salt. However, in areas with a lot of salt, they will have no other choice than to get in contact…
Have you ever spotted a cockroach while putting your dirty dishes in a dishwasher? Did that creepy creature lead you to shout for help and simultaneously make you question your cleanliness standards? Unfortunately, roaches are the most common and challenging pests found in almost every household. They live in warm and hostile environments, and hence…
Borax is a naturally occurring mineral. It was first discovered in Tibet. Borax is an approved mineral for insecticides in the US since 1948. Crystalized borax is used against all types of cockroaches in the US. It kills all roaches regardless of their species in a matter of minutes when ingested and a matter of…
Living in a rental place infested with roaches is not pleasant. A roach-infested home is also a health risk. However, packing up your bags and leaving the rented home is a breach of landlord-tenant contracts. You can break a lease due to roaches in most states. The landlord has a responsibility to address the issue….
Essential oils can repel roaches. They can even kill certain types of roaches with sufficient repeated exposure. Not all essential oils are the same and not all can be used against the same type of roach. Common roaches seen in US homes include the American cockroach. But there are at least a few other species…
Dealing with roaches at home is complicated as they can require pesticides. These are harmful and using them in homes with pets and children is not recommended. Peppermint oil is a natural alternative that can deter roaches. Peppermint oil is used as a natural alternative to pesticides in repelling roaches. The essential oil is mixed…
Imagine driving your car to work when you suddenly discover a cockroach crawling under your brakes and slowly moving toward your leg. Unfortunately, that’s not a sight anyone would want to witness or even imagine, but roaches can live and thrive in your car. Yes, if the environment suits them, and they don’t take long…
Rats and mice have a diet that comprises grains, seeds, insects, and even non-edibles such as cardboard. Rodents are known for having an appetite as they can eat up to 20 times per day. Both rats and mice eat cockroaches on occasion. They resort to eating roaches when other types of food aren’t available as…
Spiders are mostly known for eating insects. They also eat nectar, seeds, and even certain types of worms. A few species of spiders (especially those that live indoors) are also known for eating cockroaches. It can be hard to believe spiders smaller than cockroaches can actually eat roaches. However, spiders are sometimes known for digesting…
Cockroaches grow to 1.5 – 2 inches. Many assume they need a crevice of up to 2 inches in diameter to crawl through. However, roaches can fit through much smaller holes. Cockroaches can fit through one-tenth-of-an-inch crevices. They do this by flattening their body to about a fifth of its normal height. Roaches squeeze through…
Cockroaches can invade homes. They are some of the most persistent pests and they often make their way from one place to another without people even realizing their movements. The problem with roaches and their movements is that they can easily make their way from one home to another. Even if you don’t have roaches…
Cockroaches have multi-purpose antennae. These antennas are used to move around, sense changes in humidity levels, and even pick up scent trails. Most cockroaches are nocturnal and they need antennae to understand the surrounding environment. Antennae are so important that species such as the American cockroach have been shown to regularly groom them. This shows…
Cockroaches reproduce both sexually and asexually (in the case of females). Most cockroach species (over 4.000 around the world) prefer to reproduce sexually. Female cockroaches can also reproduce asexually when they get separated from a colony or males. Cockroaches are some of the most common pests around the house. They reproduce at fast rates and…