How Cockroaches Can Harm Your Health
The reddish-brown bug that manages to repulse us all with its unappealing look is far more at home on Earth than we are. Cockroaches have been around since the dinosaurs died out some 70 million years ago and are generally known to be the only animals capable of surviving a nuclear war. Remarkably, cockroaches and humans have coexisted for a long time. From when our predecessors lived in caves until we moved into skyscrapers, these quick-witted insects have accompanied humans as companions. Cockroaches have probably stayed in every single house on Earth at some point. Most of you probably deal with these repulsive critters regularly, whether you see them crawling on your sink, racing down the pipe hole, skulking about in your trash, or snoozing in the fridge's crevices. If it's too crowded or they're sick, cockroaches will come out during the day. Do Roaches Pose a Health Risk to People? Roaches spread illness because they harbor germs that human hands may pick up. There ar...