Roly-polies get their name from their ability to roll into a tight, rounded ball when threatened or disturbed. Their segmented bodies fold inward, protecting the softer underside and giving them […]
Cockroach Droppings vs. Mouse Droppings: How to Tell the Difference
Mouse droppings are usually distinct, elongated pellets with at least one pointed end, while cockroach droppings vary from tiny dark specks to small cylindrical feces depending on the cockroach species […]
Are Clover Mites Invasive?
Clover mites are not generally classified as an invasive species in North America. The clover mite, Bryobia praetiosa, is an extremely widespread species found across much of the world, including […]
Do Cockroaches Bite?
Cockroaches have chewing mouthparts, so they are physically capable of breaking soft material with their jaws. Humans, however, are not their normal food source. A cockroach running across a bed, […]
How Do Cockroaches Reproduce?
Cockroach reproduction is more varied than simply a male and female mating before eggs are laid. Sexual reproduction is standard among familiar household species, but females of some cockroaches can […]
When Should You Call an Exterminator for Cockroaches?
Call an exterminator for cockroaches when a properly carried out DIY treatment is not producing a sustained decline, cockroaches are established in several areas, their main harborages cannot be reached, […]
Is Cockroach Milk Real?
Cockroach milk is real but it is not a dairy-like drink. The name refers to a nutrient-rich secretion made by the female Pacific beetle cockroach, Diploptera punctata, to nourish embryos […]
Do Cockroaches Drink Water? How Long Can They Survive Without It?
A cockroach does not need a visible bowl or puddle to find water indoors. A dripping pipe joint, condensation beneath a sink, moisture in a drain, or liquid left around […]
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches Naturally
Natural cockroach control works best when it makes a home difficult for cockroaches to occupy rather than trying to replace a conventional insecticide with a homemade spray. Removing food and […]
The Different Types of Cockroaches
The cockroach in a warm apartment kitchen and the one that flies toward a porch light may belong to the same insect order, but they can represent very different pest […]