cockroach facts 1

 1. Older Than The Dinosaurs!

They exist since the time of dinosaurs or maybe they are even older than the dinosaurs. They are present all over the world and there are thousands of species of cockroaches. All the cockroach species can evolve in different atmospheres.

2. They Can Eat Anything!

Roaches can eat any organic matter. They eat human food, dead insects, cloth, paper, hair, glue, and wood. Yes, almost anything and everything! Isn’t that a cockroach fact that cockroaches will never run out of food? They do love meat and sweets. And you will be amazed to know that cockroaches can live for weeks without food!

3. Survive for A Week Without The Head!

This is one of the least known interesting facts about cockroaches. Now, this sounds creepy, but this is a fact that cockroaches can survive for a week without their head. Well, this doesn’t mean they do not have brains but the fact is that their brain doesn’t control all body functions. Without the head, the cockroach is unable to drink; hence, it dies of thirst!

4. They Indeed Are Great Runners!

Yes, cockroaches run very fast. Have you ever tried chasing a roach? If not, then try it out to find out their speed. They can move up the walls, pass through slippery surfaces etc. with great speed.

5. Female Cockroaches Need to Mate Only Once!

Surprised? Well, cockroaches do not mate every breeding season as they can store the sperm and use it at times when food is plentiful. Some female cockroaches lay and store dozens of eggs at a time.

6. Cockroaches are Kept as Pets!

Where everybody hates roaches, some love to keep it as pets. Sounds weird, right?

7. Jumping Cockroach!

Crawling cockroaches seem creepy? Wait a minute till you know that one of the newly discovered species of cockroach can jump too. It is called a leap-roach! Just like grasshoppers, this cockroach can also jump from grass to grass. Just hope it does not find its way to your home. Even if it does, you can call the roach control experts at HiCare.

8. Resilient Eggs

Cockroach eggs are encased in protective capsules called oothecae. These capsules vary in appearance and durability across species. Some oothecae are soft and foam-like, while others are hard and calcified. This diversity ensures that eggs have an appropriate level of protection against predators and environmental conditions, contributing to their survival.

9. Molting Process

Molting is a complex process during which a cockroach sheds its exoskeleton to accommodate growth. The old exoskeleton splits along the back, and the cockroach gradually wriggles out. The new exoskeleton is initially soft and pale, making the cockroach vulnerable until it hardens and darkens over the course of a few hours.

10. Species Diversity

The world of cockroaches is incredibly diverse, encompassing thousands of species that have evolved to inhabit an array of habitats. Some species are specialized for life in caves, while others have adapted to living in trees. Some have even evolved unique behaviors, like the Madagascar hissing cockroach’s distinctive hissing sound used for communication.