Hasn't it happened to you that you wanted to kill one of those monsters, but the single idea of splatting it under your shoe repulsed you? How to not be disgusted at the cracking sound of their bodies breaking.

Cockroaches can truly scare the hell out of everybody. And if you had an infestation at home, you know that getting rid of roaches is a ridiculously difficult task.

But what is it that turns these creatures into the flying demons that make us scream?

In this post, experts in cockroach control take us down the dark alley of our most terrifying nightmares to explain why cockroaches are so disgusting and how to prevent them.

3 Things About Roaches That Send Shivers Down My Spine

1. Their Disgusting Habits

Cockroaches are associated with garbage and contamination.

They particularly thrive in humid and dark places, like sewers. Basements are also excellent places for them, and if they are cluttered and dirty, and there is food nearby, that's a roach five-star hotel.

However, having cockroaches at home does not necessarily mean that your place is dirty. These creatures go after the essentials for every living creature: food, water, and shelter. If they find this combo in your house, bad news for you.

Moreover, roaches are omnivores, and their diets consist of basically everything they can find: from other insects and animals, to paper, leather, cardboard, even hair and nails (yuck!).

What is even worse is that roaches can survive an entire month without food. That's why even when you clean your house, they might not go away.

2. Danger of Contamination

What is truly scary and disgusting about cockroaches is that they spread diseases.

From staphylococcus to salmonella, and even polio, roaches carry several diseases that they transmit when in contact with food.

As these insects eat rotten food, other animals, and even feces, where bacteria and parasites develop, roaches spread them when they touch what you eat.

Additionally, roach saliva, droppings, and their body parts can also spark asthma and allergies, especially in children, seniors, or individuals prone to allergies.

3. The Immortal Menace

Ah, yes, there's a lot to talk about this.

It is frequently thought that cockroaches are immortal. That's not actually true, but what is real is that they adapt to almost any situation, and they are really hard to kill.

As mentioned earlier, they can survive for long periods without food and water. And take a look at this: roaches can survive underwater for over 30 minutes and can resist 15 times the amount of radiation that humans can tolerate.

Ever wondered why you sprayed all over the place with pesticides and still see cockroaches? An impressive but horrifying fact is that these insects developed a resistance to some chemicals.

Some species even reject sugar, which is frequently mixed with poison to kill them. Yes, they are the smart villains in this story.

Fortunately, Salvation is Possible

Taking preventive measures is extremely necessary to avoid cockroach infestations.

• Make sure to store food in hermetic containers and avoid leaving dirty dishes, garbage, and even pet food within their reach.
• Check and eliminate water sources like water bowls or even damaged pipes.
• Before throwing away cans and bottles, clean them up.
• Eliminate old newspapers, cardboard boxes, and other accumulated items to avoid clutter.

Essentially, try to avoid inviting cockroaches to an all-you-can-eat buffet, and do not give them the chance to nest in your house.

Moreover, when you have an extreme problem with roaches, calling professional pest control is necessary because they can identify what is attracting roaches to your place, where they are nesting, and how to keep them away, without complications, once and for all.

Suffocation, No Breathing!

That song line by the band Papa Roach is quite (ironically) accurate to describe the fear of seeing a cockroach.

And no wonder why: We know they are carriers of bacteria and disease, that they are in contact with garbage and dirt, they can eat almost everything, and though they are not invincible, they have developed a fearful resistance and resilience.

Certainly, if you see a cockroach in your kitchen, you have to take action immediately before it turns into your worst nightmare.

When everything else fails, the smartest thing you can do is resort to experts in cockroach control to deal with infestations effectively and in an environmentally safe way.