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…
Mothballs might be used with some success against adult flies and their eggs. However, they aren’t healthy solutions as they are pesticides and are not recommended in open areas. Mothballs are a type of small balls with an aromatic pesticide that contains either naphthalene or para-dichlorobenzene. Both chemicals are toxic to people and pets. Mothballs…
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…
Imagine sitting on a kitchen table ready to eat your food when suddenly you spot small flies buzzing on your food and around your cooking area. How would that make you feel? Small flies are generally not harmful, but they are still pests and getting rid of them is the only way to enjoy your…
Is your home under the invasion of ants, and you don’t know what to do? Ants usually enter indoors in search of their nesting habitat or food. Unfortunately, even tiny food crumbs attract them, and at times you might see ants crawling in a line on your dining table for no apparent reason. Thankfully, there…
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…
If you’ve been invaded by small black flies in your bathroom, these might be drain flies. Also known as sink flies, moth flies, sewer gnats, or drain gnats, these tiny pests don’t bite and are harmless but extremely annoying and shouldn’t be left alone to multiply in your home. They might be symptoms of a…
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…
Cockroach extermination methods and their effectiveness can vary, whether you use some commercial baits, hire an exterminator, or even try some home methods using substances you can find around the home such as bleach or Listerine. The latter options are usually a homeowner’s first course of action before purchasing products or hiring a professional. Another…
Cockroaches are one of the world’s most common and aggravating home pests. Having a cockroach infestation in your home is an unsightly and uncomfortable experience. It can also be potentially hazardous to the health of your family, but how many cockroaches do you need to see to know there is a problem? The first thing…
Cockroaches are one of the most invasive and disgusting pests that can invade your home. You may resort to some home remedies for killing cockroaches, and are now left with dead cockroaches lying around your home. You may even have trapped some live cockroaches that have been hiding in your home. Either way, you now…
We’ve all had cockroaches in our homes. It’s common to see them in the kitchen, the bathroom, or under the cabinets. It’s common for cockroaches to scatter and hide if you disturb their area. They are experts at hiding in what seems the most difficult places to access, but this is why they are considered…
Cockroaches will suddenly appear in your home from what seems like nowhere, but these sneaky creatures may have been present in your house for longer than you think. They have an extremely skilled ability to find and enter the most difficult of hiding places in your home. Roaches breed rapidly and spread quickly if you…
Cockroaches are a problem, but pesticides and chemical-based repellents can often have harmful side effects on children and pets. You may be looking for a safer, homemade cockroach killer or repellent. If so, there’s a surprising and common substance in your home which may do the trick. Listerine mouthwash will kill a cockroach if sprayed…
Cockroaches are unpleasant, tenacious pests that are notorious for their resilience and ability to live in harsh environments and circumstances. They are known to be one of the most invasive and disliked creatures on the planet with some disgusting characteristics, leading to many people asking why they even exist? Another well-discussed topic about cockroaches is:…
