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…
Have you ever spotted a cockroach in your house, and its existence was enough to make your skin crawl? If yes, you are not alone. Unfortunately, roaches are the most common creepy crawlies in every other household. However, while they don’t bite, they can cause many skin allergies and also trigger asthma symptoms in some…
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, to sense changes in humidity levels, and even to 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….
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…
Cockroaches are the most resilient and robust insects on the planet and are known for their extreme survival skills. Cockroaches are omnivores so will eat almost any type of food, even if it’s their own species. Cannibalism may be repulsive to some, but loyalty to one’s species has never stopped a roach from choosing its…
Seeing a normal cockroach in your home is bad enough, they are one of the most scary-looking insects on the planet with their spiny legs and long antenna, scurrying across your kitchen floor like an extra-terrestrial being. But just to make them look even scarier, there is also the possibility you may come across a…
If you see a single cockroach scurrying in your home, we’re sorry to break it to you but it is probably the sign of a bigger infestation which could mean there is a roach nest somewhere nearby. Cockroaches like moist, dark places near food and water sources. They may live there unnoticed for weeks or…
Whenever you have a cockroach infestation or spot one of these disgusting pests running around your kitchen, the first thought will be to grab any household item available and either swat it or spray it. There are many household remedies for killing cockroaches including bleach, soap, mothballs or even Listerine. They all have varying degrees…
