Cockroach belongs to family blattidae and insect species. They are common insects found in human society. There are many different types of cockroaches all over the world like American cockroach, brown-banded cockroach etc. Here are some facts about cockroach.
Shape and Size
There are different sizes of cockroaches all over the world. They are about 2 inches in length. They are oval in shape. Their color is reddish brown. They have yellowish figure.
Habitat
They often habitat near water places. They found at warm, dark and wet places. They live in basements and pipes.
Diet
They normally eat everything including other insects and plants. Some prefer to eat starchy food and some non-organic things.
Prevention
You can protect from cockroach by keeping clean your places like eating and cooking areas. They contaminate things and food which can cause diseases.
Special Figures
A cockroach has its mind in its whole body. You can not kill a cockroach from only its head. Cockroach can live for a month without eating any thing and can live a week with out drinking. If you chop a cockroach from its head, he can survive for minimum six to seven days. A cockroach can hold its breath for minimum 40 minutes.