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Cockroach are considered a sign of an unhygienic environment. They are also the fascinating ability to cope and adapt in very unfavourable conditions. Cockroaches have even been discovered very arid deserts and even in some parts of the artic. I have put together some interesting facts about cockroaches:
cockoaches leave behind a pheromone that attracts other cockroaches to that area, this is if you find one cockroach there is a very high probability that there are more to be discovered
The German cockroach can lay one egg sac per month that contains up to 40 young so if you have few cockroaches and they start laying eggs you have a big problem as they numbers grow exponentially
Here is an interesting fact cockroach blood is white instead if red like humans
The American cockroach can run as fast as three miles per hour There are over five thousand various different cockroach species found throughout the world Another fascinating fact about the female cockroach is, they only need to mate once and then they can lay eggs for the rest of their life.
Some people can develop ailments such as skin rashes, and respiratory problems as a result of allergies to cockroaches Cockroaches can live a full month without food, but only last a week without water so make sure you don't have any leaking pipes or dam dark damp area's as they are prone to infestations.
Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers that will eat basically anything, they eat both meat and plant material.
Cockroaches are disease carriers, and carry diseases such as salmonella, dysentery, gastro-enteritis and typhoid. You must do regular inspections of your cupboards so that you can detect any signs of activity or infestation.
When you discover an infestation, you need to ensure that you remove it quickly as it may become hazardous to human health. Cockroach infestation can be difficult to control for the normal individual, as most commercial pest control products are not effective. If you discover cockroach infestation it is often advised to get in professional pest control provider to to come and do a cockroach treatment.
