Cockroaches

Cockroaches are an unwelcome sight in any household, but what attracts these creepy critters? The main reason cockroaches are attracted to your home is in search of food, shelter, or warmth.  They can come into your home for several reasons, but the most common is because of food. They are not considered fussy eaters and…

Cockroaches have a reputation for being indestructible, however, their precise temperature requirements prove that these pesky animals require very specific living conditions to survive and thrive.  Roaches are highly sensitive to temperature changes, both hot and cold, and can go into shock quite quickly. Anything below 45°F or above 115°F is considered uninhabitable for a cockroach.    Keep…

Nothing is worse than having cockroaches. They’re gross, they smell bad, and it seems like no matter what, you can’t get rid of them. Even after you pull off the impossible task of making them go away, it seems that the smell sticks around for what seems like forever! But how do you get rid…

Horror movies such as 1982’s classic ‘Creepshow’ have put a solid fear of creepy-crawly roaches in the minds of most of us. They seem to be able to get into anything, anywhere, whenever they want! This naturally begs the question: Can cockroaches swim or will they drown if submerged in water? You’ll be happy to…

Have you ever wondered “can cockroaches fly?” when dealing with these little pests. They are unpleasant enough to have around without wings, but the idea that they might also have wings can be a bit of a creepy one because that lends them access to so many more parts of the home. The answer depends…

Have you ever wondered about the circadian rhythm of a cockroach and why they are active when they are active? In this article, we’re going to look at whether cockroaches sleep and why they come out at night? It doesn’t seem impossible that these weird and creepy bugs might never sleep, so let’s explore how…

If you’ve come across cockroaches, either in your home or in another environment, you might be wondering “do cockroaches make noise?” Can you hear these little pests scuttling around your home, or are they a totally silent kind of pest? How do you know if you’ve got them in your home? The answer to this…

Have you ever wondered what eats cockroaches? Cockroaches are small insects, and like many small insects, they have a good handful of natural predators, such as birds, frogs, toads, certain types of beetle, reptiles such as lizards, spiders, and even some household pets such as cats and dogs. While cockroaches do have plenty of predators,…

If you’re ever wondered “do cockroaches bite?” the answer is: yes, they can, but they rarely do so, and only in fairly extreme circumstances. You are unlikely to get bitten by a cockroach most of the time, but they are capable of piercing human flesh, and will do so in some limited situations. What Does…

If you’ve had to deal with a cockroach infestation in your home or apartment, you might believe that they are indestructible and that they live forever. You’re probably wondering, “How can I get rid of these bugs?” or asking, “How long do cockroaches live?” Cheer up – you can kill them, and the typical cockroach…

Cockroaches can live both indoors and outdoors. Most species are more likely to be found inside, but some cockroach species prefer to be outdoors. Knowing where to look for cockroaches and what attracts them to specific environments can help you prevent and control an infestation. In this post, we will cover the most common places…

Cockroaches are an insect which means they have six legs. Because all insects have six legs (remember spiders are arachnids, not insects), this fact alone will not help you to identify a cockroach. In this post, we consider a cockroach’s anatomy in detail to be sure you are correctly identifying them.  The Anatomy of a…

Understanding what cockroaches eat can help us to control them. The search for food drives much of the behavior seen in cockroaches. While they can go a long time without food if they need to, that doesn’t stop them from spending most of their time searching for food and eating. Cockroaches are known to infest…