June 2021

Have you ever seen an oriental cockroach? Would you know if you had? The oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, is not thought to have originated in Asia, despite its name. Instead, it arose in Africa, and it’s one of 55 species of roaches in the United States. Oriental cockroaches like living in cool, damp places and …

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No one likes cockroaches. They have negative associations with filthy conditions and bacterial spread. Just seeing one of them can send chills down your spine and make you wonder if there are more. Unfortunately, you don’t have to wonder: if you see one, more are nearby. The smoky brown cockroach can be found in the …

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Baby cockroaches are more technically known as nymph cockroaches. If you see one of these newborn pests in your house, there’s most likely a nest nearby, which means you’re either in the middle of a cockroach infestation or one is about to begin. This guide shows you how to identify different kinds of baby cockroaches, …

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Many people are curious about cockroaches and scent, especially if they’ve seen a roach or noticed a strange odor in their home. Specifically, worried homeowners and apartment dwellers often have questions like: Is there a specific cockroach smell these pests emit? On the flip side, what smells help drive them away? In this article, you’ll …

Cockroach Smell: Smelling and Repelling Roaches Read More »

With more than 4,600 different species of roach in the world and the belief they could withstand a nuclear apocalypse, roaches send shivers down the spines of any number of people. If you see roaches around, then it’s more than likely a nest is nearby. Once you know what a roach nest looks like, the …

Roach Nests: How to Find and Destroy Them Read More »