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Redeem OfferIt may surprise you to know that cockroaches are, in fact, able to bite humans. There have been reported cases of cockroaches biting fingernails, eyelashes and calloused skin on hands or feet. Cockroaches will also eat dead skin cells. However, cases of cockroach bites are extremely rare.
All species of cockroaches have wings as adults, but not all are good flyers, or don’t fly at all. In fact, most cockroaches do not fly at all. And cockroaches that are able to fly will usually only do so if the heat or cold conditions encourage it.
They will drown, but many kinds have an impressive ability to hold their breath. The German cockroach can survive 15 minutes under cold tap water, but it dies quickly under warm water. The American cockroach can survive many minutes under water—so yes, they can crawl up and out of a toilet!
Even though this is a popular adage, it’s not true. All evidence points to the conclusion that no, cockroaches ultimately wouldn’t survive a nuclear apocalypse.
Cockroaches prefer to shelter in narrow cracks and crevices. Check behind refrigerators, under sinks, and in dark drawers or cabinets. They forage for food at night, eating a wide variety of foods and non-food materials. This allows them to survive even in clean homes.
Some say peppermint oil can help keep them away. Some say baking soda. Really, you need an exterminator to really get rid of cockroaches since not only are they excellent hiders, but they scurry away and avoid people as much as possible. Knowing where they are is half the battle and a trained eye will know where to look and therefore where to focus their pest control attention.
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