Across most of the country, the term “palmetto bug” means nothing, but in the southeastern states, it’s a term to be feared. These little pests can pose some health risks and are rather unpleasant to be around. Even worse, there’s a lot of false information about palmetto bugs out there, making it harder to diagnose … Read more
Us humans tend to have a lot of fears, such as: Socially programmed (fearing others who look or think differently) Phobias (an irrational fear) Experiential (ex: the fear of loss) But one fear that tends to be well-founded and buried deep in the human psyche is the fear of cockroaches. Cockroaches are living fossils dating … Read more
You’re probably thinking, “If it’s a roach, and it’s in my house, why should I care what type it is?” The unfortunate answer is that different roaches have different preferences and habits. For example, not all roaches are attracted to moisture, and some don’t even care if your house is messy or clean. Other types … Read more
Cockroaches are a bane of our existence because they simply don’t die quickly. So it can be pretty concerning if you find an infestation of roaches in your kitchen, especially in your cabinets or appliances like a dishwasher, refrigerator, or microwave. Sure, there are ways to kill them, but this is your kitchen where the … Read more
Cockroaches are a nuisance on their own, but when found in the kitchen, they turn from a nuisance to a sanitation problem. If you notice a cockroach infestation in your microwave, you should take immediate steps to deal with it. If not done on time, you can face a myriad of problems like damage to … Read more
Cockroaches are a sign of unhygienic living conditions in any space. They are attracted to filth and are disgusting and can be smelly. For centuries, we as humanity have associated them with a sign of poor living conditions. We have been despising them while living in their fear. But like other insects, do cockroaches bite? … Read more
Finding a cockroach anywhere near your food is a great cause for concern. This will prompt you to look into every nook and corner of your kitchen to ensure that all their hiding spots have been found. But after all the thorough inspection, you will be faced with the morbid curiosity of figuring out the … Read more
Cockroaches are resilient and can quickly adapt to the environment. In fact, they are famous for their surviving capability to the point where even if you cut off their head, they would still be able to live for a week. In any other species, such survival capability would have been impressive, but these are roaches … Read more
Of all the disgust-inducing critters, the one which instills the most frequent hate is the cockroach. But what if we told you not all roaches are malicious invaders? The wood roach (AKA tree roach) is a notable exception to the cockroach stereotype. Of course, even exceptions can be unwanted, so knowing when you’re up against … Read more
