Cockroaches are a sign of unhygienic living conditions in any space. They are attracted to filth, are disgusting and can be smelly. For centuries, humanity has associated them with a sign of poor living conditions, but they can infest clean homes too. These bugs are one of the most common pest phobias. But do cockroaches … 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 might have forgotten to check somewhere vital: Are there cockroaches living … 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 the kitchen where the … Read more
Science has a very complicated way of classifying things. They will often group things together based upon physical similarities, only to later separate them based on minor differences. Even more confusing is the fact that there are multiple classification systems which can place a plant or animal on completely different locations on the evolutionary tree … 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
Of all the bugs out there that you pray will never enter your home, one of the worst is the risk of roaches. These critters are the source of a common phobia, and for good reason. Cockroaches can do a lot of damage to your home, spread a whole host of diseases, and can even … Read more
You often hear people on the news talking about how there are too many people in the world, yet the human race is just one of millions (if not more) species on this planet – and we’re actually one of the smaller ones in terms of numbers. In fact, the world of bugs has us … Read more
Let’s face it, there are few critters that can cause even a full-grown man to jump on a chair, but roaches are among those few. From their quick speed to their habit of getting into everything and spreading disease, you probably won’t want these little nasties around unless your name is Joe. But there are … Read more
There’s an old saying: The only things that will survive a nuclear winter are cockroaches and Twinkies. Well, Family Guy already proved that Twinkies can last forever, but what about roaches? Just how long can cockroaches survive without food or water, and how long can they live overall? Let’s take a moment to look at … Read more
Chances are, if you’ve found a dead cockroach, the first thought is relief that it wasn’t a live one. But where did the corpse come from and should you be worried? Let’s begin by addressing how it ended up in plain view, then get into reasons it could have died and how deal with it. … Read more