Cockroach

Cockroaches have been living with mankind for years, nevertheless, their presence is always unwelcomed. Cockroaches fail to pose direct harm to human beings, they are known to transfer bacteria and disease from one place to another.

Cockroaches can not only taint your food which can lead to health problems and stomach issues, they are known to leave behind allergens that can harm human beings. There are several people who might be allergic to the Cockroach exoskeletons, their saliva and poop.

Some common facts about Cockroaches

• Cockroaches are older than dinosaurs.
• Cockroaches are great runners.
• Cockroaches can survive for almost 2 weeks without their head.
• Cockroaches can survive up to a month with no food or water.
• Female Cockroaches need to only mate once.
• Cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes.
• Lifespan of a Cockroach is 6 – 16 months.
• There are almost 5,000 species of Cockroaches.
• Live Cockroaches eat dead Cockroaches.
• Most Cockroaches can survive moderate amounts of radiation, and 20% of Cockroaches can survive high atom-bomb level radiation (10,000 rads).

Some common Cockroaches are seen

• German Cockroach.
• Oriental Cockroach.
• Brown Banded Cockroach.
• American Cockroach

Some common signs of infestation

• Sighting live / dead Cockroaches.
• Body parts.
• Faecal stains (aggregation marks).
• Faecal pellets.
• Shed or Cast skins.
• Empty or Intact Ootheca.
• Odour or Smell.

Some common diseases spread

• Diarrhoea
• Dysentery
• Cholera
• Typhoid Fever
• Food poisoning
• Allergens leading to asthma.