Roaches
American Cockroach
Oriental Cockroach
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Overview
Cockroaches are a nocturnal insect. They are primarily active at night, often seen scattering as you turn on a kitchen light. They remain hidden in dark secluded harborages during the daylight hours. If you see some during the day, it is a sure sign that a tremendous population exists. Cockroaches are scavengers with a wide choice of food. They thrive on the same food humans eat and pollute human food in process of feeding. Cockroaches carry disease organisms on the loins and bristles on its body, as well as the sticky pads on its feet. The ability of cockroaches to transmit diseases seems to be highly over-rated, but they are mechanically capable of spreading some disease organisms such as the dysentery bacteria. Roaches will defecate on food and transmit staphylococcus, streptococcus and E. Coli. bacteria, which are very much a health hazard to humans. Cockroaches are considered general feeders-just about anything organic can become their next meal. They are especially fond of any food crumbs that are left behind, so good basic housekeeping is one real deterrent.
