Cockroaches is one of the most common pest in most houses, hotel, apartments and buildings. These insects can cause various types of disease problems and make people sick. Cockroaches aren’t always a harmless pest. They can in fact be a health hazard. This article will tell you whether cockroaches spread disease, and the possible health problems that you or your family might suffer from if there are cockroaches in your house. But first, let’s talk about what diseases cockroaches can carry. Cockroaches are the most common source of human illness from insects in the U.S. study shows cockroaches spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, including E. coli and Streptococcus pyogenes, which is what causes strep throat.

Can Cockroaches Spread Disease

Yes, they can spread disease

Cockroaches are disgusting, filthy and dangerous. They spread germs, bacteria and viruses. The mere sight of a cockroach makes you want to vomit. There’s no denying that these vile creatures are the most unsanitary pests on this earth.

Cockroaches are omnivores

• Cockroaches consume a variety of things, including your food.
• Cockroaches are omnivores, which means they can eat both plants and meat. They are primarily attracted to water and food left over from humans, such as cooked or raw meat, cheese, bread crumbs, sweets and beverages.
• They also enjoy eating rotting food from the garbage as well as other items like paper products (like book bindings), glue, fingernail clippings and dead skin cells.

In addition to these tasty treats for cockroaches, there are other non-food items that attract them to your home:

• Water – Roaches need water just like any other living thing on Earth does; so if you have leaks around your house or an open container with some sort of liquid in it (i.e., soda cans), then these could provide easy access points for roaches looking for moisture sources near their nests!

Cockroaches spread disease because they crawl through nasty things, like sewers and garbage.

Cockroaches are associated with disease for several reasons. First, they are filthy insects. They crawl through sewers, garbage, and other unsanitary places in search of food and water. Because they eat anything (including decaying matter), cockroaches can transfer bacteria, viruses, and parasites to humans when we come into contact with their fecal matter. For example, if a roach crawls over your toothbrush or water glass during the night, it could contaminate them with Salmonella or E coli.

Second, many cockroach species make their homes in dark areas such as sewers; this is where they live and breed. This means that when the roaches move throughout your home (whether at night or during the day), they carry bacteria on their bodies that can cause skin infections or intestinal problems. Additionally, these disease-carrying germs can be transferred easily to food surfaces and utensils by cockroach excrement and saliva.

Finally, cockroach saliva contains allergens that can trigger severe reactions in some people: asthma attacks; nausea; vomiting; burning sensations on skin; headaches; depression; rashes

They also shed their skin, which is also full of germs.

As if having disgusting bugs crawling all over your home isn’t enough, cockroaches also shed their skin, which is also full of germs. The roach population in your home can grow pretty quickly, and an infested area could cause disease to spread rapidly.

Cockroach skin is full of bacteria, viruses and parasites. The CDC says that ‘roach feces, body parts, and secretions contain proteins that can trigger asthma attacks’ in people who already have asthma. They also shed their wings on a regular basis as they grow new ones to replace them. These are typically left behind on the ground or wherever they were resting at the time.

Where there are cockroaches, there is disease

It should come as no surprise that cockroaches are associated with disease and germs, considering their unsanitary living habits. They are often found in areas where food is stored, where people prepare food and in places with high moisture content, such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Cockroach droppings can spread numerous types of bacteria that cause diarrhea and salmonella, which can lead to serious illness. Cockroaches also spread E. coli and bacteria that cause cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever.

Dead skin cells from cockroaches can also trigger asthma attacks. People sensitive to these skin cells might find themselves wheezing or unable to breathe after an encounter with a roach or its droppings.

Even when the roach dies, it spreads germs

While it seems that the greatest risk of disease transmission is related to live roaches, it’s important to understand that the germs they carry can linger even after they die.

A study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology found (PDF) that bacteria and viruses can survive on cockroach carcasses for up to a month, making them a source of disease transmission.

Try not to get bitten by a cockroach

• Don’t try to pick up a cockroach. They are very fast and can travel up to three miles in an hour, so they will likely get away from you.
• Don’t feed cockroaches by leaving food lying around. Keep your space clean and store food in sealed containers.
• If a cockroach is moving toward you, don’t panic: stand still and let it go past you.
• If a cockroach does bite you, be cautious about what chemicals are used to kill it because these chemicals can get on your skin or be ingested if the insect is mashed during the killing process.

Cockroaches are nasty and spread germs.

Cockroaches are nasty and spread germs. They can contaminate food, so if you eat that food, you may get sick from the germs on it. Nasty!