Winter time and Cockroaches
Most homeowners are aware of the health and safety risks associated with cockroach infestations , including the allergies and asthma triggered by cockroach allergens, and the germs and bacteria they have been known to spread. What may not be as widely known is the fact that cockroaches are a very interesting and resilient pest that exhibits some very odd behavior and survival tactics. For example, cockroaches spend 75% of their time resting and can withstand temperatures as cold as 32 degrees Fahrenheit! Here are ten of the most fascinating cockroach facts: 1.) A Cockroach Can Live for Week Without Its Head Due to their open circulatory system, and the fact that they breathe through little holes in each of their body segments, they are not dependent on the mouth or head to breathe. The roach only dies because without a mouth, it can't drink water and dies of thirst. 2.) A Cockroach Can Hold Its Breath for 40 Minutes These pests can even survive being submerged under water for h
