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Cockroaches

Questions about cockroaches, a common household pest, including their habitat, prey, and food.

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How do roaches reproduce?

Different species have different mating rituals. The most common would be the flapping of wings and abdomen waving. Pheromones are released from females to allow male roaches know when they are ready to mate, and in some species there is a specific place they go to mate. In some roaches, if the males feel outnumbered by the females, or the females are not receptive to any of the male's advances the guys will start to imitate the girls to allow themselves to get closer.

Where do cockroaches lay eggs?

Dark, secluded places or corners. Try pulling open an old chest of drawers, you might find some attached to the depths of the framework. A cockroach egg is a hard-shelled, dark brown elongated 'pod' that nastily explodes whitish goo onto your fingers if you accidentally pop it before it hatches. Prying one off a favorite something that's been left alone too long is not easy.

Who can hold their breath longer a cockroach or a human being?

A roach can.

Roaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes, while the longest a human can go it u to about ten minutes.

On average people hold their breath for about a minute, but free swimmers go for around 8-10 minutes.

Actually, i can hold my breath for less than 30 seconds only.

Can wasp spray kill roaches?

"Yes, it works, But there are chances that it might lead to something bad. You have to remember that wasp sting and it was very painful leading to swelling. Better call a professional to do it in the right way. Much better if pest control does it in a humane way. The Critter Guy provides services in a humane way they have wonderful ratings from their recent customers on making services in that way.

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Do roaches have pinchers?

There are not pinchers on the front of cockroaches. Cockroaches do not have pinchers. There are several types of cockroaches that include oriental, German, and American roaches.

If a cockroach stays on its back too long will it die?

Cockraches dont naturaly die upsied down.

They sometimes die upsied down because when they are on their backs they cant get up so they do nothing and just die.

Adhiraj: Creatures with exoskeletons frequently have a primitive muscle/blood flow circulation system tied into each other and it is hydraulic by nature. The natural state of their legs is curled up and a force of exertion combined with the pushing of blood through their legs causes them to straighten. They have fine motor control of this which allows them to move, in fact it's probably unconscious such as the way we move our limbs, the process is lsot on us we just know we can do it.

Now, when the insect in question hasn't got enough food or water they grow weak, or with something like old age. So they find it harder to exert to force their legs "open" So imagine their standing on all their legs and can't summon the effort to keep the set on one side open. That side will collapse and they will tip. This causes them to roll over onto their backs. You can try this with a healthy insect and they will tilt and get back up but it's a strain and they use their legs a lot. When they are too weak to do this they are stuck, and frequently die shortly afterwards as they become too weak to right themselves.

Do roaches eat ELECTRICAL wires?

Yes. Roaches Love To Play With Electronics All The Time!!

What bug looks like a brown roach with pinchers on back?

Accually, they might just be a ladybug. If it was black and small, its an aphid. If it was just a small black and red beetle, its a lady beetle. If it was yellow or orange, still a lady beetle, but Asian.

Is cockroaches in chocolate?

Yes there are cockroaches in chocolate, however not enough to harm you, as a matter of fact its inevitable that there are cockroaches in chocolate. Source: A friend who works at a chocolate factory and research (Google).

How did roaches come into this world?

Depending on your beliefs either God created roaches (though I don't know why he would do such a thing) or roaches has evolved into creation.

Can cockroaches attack humans?

I think there will be about 1,000x china's population, they will over-populate everything- sounds stupid but think about it the can live in almost any tempature, they are small, they can eat almost anything,they can fit into the tiniest hole and, their sooo ugly almost nothing wants to eat, or kill them!

What is the purpose of cockroaches?

Based on the article I've read, it has two main significance: Ecological Significance and Significance in Medical Research.

Ecological Significance - cockroaches breakdown nutrients of decaying matters. They play a major role as decomposers too.

References:

http://yougotme.hubpages.com/hub/Why-Do-Cockroaches-Topple-Over-When-They-Die

Does a cockroach have a outer skeleton?

No, insects do not have skeletons or backbones (vertebrae). Cockroaches are invertebrates and have exoskeletons, hard cases on their outsides that support, contain, and protect their internal parts.

What is the habitat of the cockroach?

If the question is "Can a cockroach survive in different habitats?", then I have an answer.

Cockroaches have survived mass extinctions and can survive in various climates, habitats, and ecosystems. Cockroaches live indoors and outdoors.

What do you do if a cockroach bites you?

If the bite swells, see a doctor. Although cockroaches are not known to readily bite humans, if one is still, sleeping for example, it is possible for they are omnivores. Cockroaches are known to carry diseases, pathogens that people can be allergic to, so the wisest course is to see your doctor if it welts up. That could be an allergic reaction and the doctor might wish to treat it with fluocinonide or other preparation.

What is the difference between a cockroach and a beetle?

A beetle can be found in almost all habitats and a cockroach is more choosy about where they live. Beetles serve a purpose to the ecosystem and cockroaches do not play a very big part in that system.

Are there cockroaches in England?

Yes, of course.

Cockroaches are one of the most common animals in the world, and are found in almost every country, if not, all.

How long does a Cuban cockroach live for?

The average cockroach lives between one and two years after it reaches adulthood under normal conditions. They can live up to thirty days without food and up to fifteen days with no moisture.

How do you say cockroach in plural form?

The plural form of the noun cockroach is cockroaches.

Where was the Largest cockroach found in North Carolina?

At North Surry High School in Mount Airy, North Carolina

What are the prey of cockroaches?

it can depend on the species...the German roach, the ones that live in the cabinets and appliances have more of a fatty diet where many of the outdoor roaches have more of a starchy diet
I once read it was soap. Or maybe it is not soap, but people don't think soap can be *eaten.*

What is the phylum class order family genus species fo the cockroach?

* Kingdom - Animalia * Phylum - Arthropoda * Class - Insecta * Subclass - Pterygota * Infraclass - Neoptera * Superorder - Dichotera * Order - Blattaria * Species - over 4000 species of cockroach exist.

Should you be scared about a cockroach?

Not really. Even if you do touch one, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly.