Why am I afraid of cockroaches? Well, I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but I’m nearly frozen with a sense of dread when I see one. From a young age, I was fascinated by insects and arachnids, and had no fear at all. Now, however, there are times where I feel like running away and may even scream—I want to get away so badly that people think I’m uncaring or heartless. People tell me they understand how I can be scared of spiders, but not cockroaches, but what they don’t understand is that my fear of spiders doesn’t stop me from running away whereas my fear of roaches does. I’m afraid of cockroaches. Yup, I know…you’re probably shaking you’re head right now, and thinking “I could never live like that”. But you’d be surprised. When walking into certain buildings with my wife, I cringe simply because I know there might be cockroaches somewhere close by. It’s embarrassing at times, but no matter how much I’m aware of it, I just can’t help it. If you’re afraid of cockroaches, then you’re not alone. Believe it or not, 10% of Americans are afraid of cockroaches and I’m one of them. There’s a long list of things that bother me in life but arthropods like cockroaches top the list. My fear of these harmful House Household Bugs is deep-rooted since I grew up in various tropical countries where we have plenty of them around the house.

How To Not Be Afraid Of Cockroaches

Introduction

People have a lot of reasons to be afraid of cockroaches. They’re ugly, they skitter around rapidly and can climb walls, they fly sometimes (at least in some species), and they can live for a week without their heads. And when you see one in your home, you know it’s not alone—for every roach you see, there are at least ten hiding in the cracks somewhere. But we’re here to tell you that cockroaches don’t actually pose much danger to humans or our pets. For one thing, most species are too small to do any harm at all; the largest species is only about three inches long. For another thing, even though cockroaches carry germs on their bodies and in their feces, they aren’t likely to transfer them to people unless they come into direct contact with food that people eat later on. What’s more: these tiny bugs actually help us by eating almost anything organic like leaves or dead insects—and cockroach poop could even help power cities someday! Keep reading for more fascinating facts about these misunderstood insects—and for tips on how to keep your house roach-free (if you really feel like it).

Ignore rumors.

• Ignore rumors.
• Roaches are not dangerous.
• Roaches are not disease carriers.
• Roaches are not dirty or unsanitary. They eat mostly dead things, so they’re actually cleaning up the environment for you!
• Roaches aren’t the result of poor hygiene and housekeeping habits, but rather, a sign that something else is wrong in your home (like leaks or structural issues).

Don’t encourage roaches.

• Don’t leave food out. Roaches are attracted to the scent of food, so try to keep it covered or sealed in containers.
• Don’t leave dishes in the sink. If you don’t have time to wash your dishes, put them in the dishwasher or handwash them as soon as possible—but don’t let them sit around for days before washing!
• Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight or for an extended period of time (more than a day). Again, roaches are attracted by smells and will come looking for food they smell on your plates and bowls once they’ve realized there’s no one around to eat it themselves.

Clean up your house.

One of the most important things you can do to keep roaches at bay is to keep your house clean. Not just the floors and walls, but the whole house. You want to make sure that no crumbs or scraps remain anywhere, especially in places where they can easily be seen by roaches.

Keep your food area cleared off as well—don’t leave food out for more than an hour or two after eating it. Don’t leave dirty dishes sitting around either; wash them immediately and dry them completely before replacing them on the shelf or putting them away again. If there are any spills on countertops, wipe them up right away instead of waiting until later when they might have attracted some unwanted guests!

Try not use too much water in one shot—that way, it will dry faster which means less time for bacteria growth on surfaces like sinks and bathtubs (or showers…). Be sure to put shower curtains back into their proper position if they fell down during cleaning so water doesn’t get trapped inside where it could breed bacteria later down the line as well!

Expose yourself to the roach.

One of the best ways to overcome your fear of cockroaches is to learn more about them. The more you know about the creature itself, its habitat, and its behavior, the less likely you are to be afraid of it. By watching videos or reading articles about cockroaches—and talking with people who have experience with these pests—you can gain an understanding that will help demystify these insects for yourself.

Think of the roaches as benign and not harmful.

If you have a roach problem, and you’re afraid of cockroaches, the first thing to do is to get over it. Roaches are not harmful to humans. They don’t carry diseases that can be passed to humans through contact with roaches (unless they’ve been eating garbage). If they are in your house or building, they won’t be crawling on you any time soon. And if one does crawl on you? It’s just a bug! There are lots of bugs that like human beings as much as we like ourselves—and it’s understandable that some people would find them creepy or gross; but there’s no need for fear here.

Roaches are also not harmful to pets or plants either—and some species even eat other insects! There are lots of creatures out there who think roaches taste delicious and would gladly eat one if given the chance—but again, this doesn’t mean that everyone should run screaming in terror every time they see one scurrying across their kitchen floor (or anywhere else).

Think of the cockroach as a living soul.

To rid yourself of fear, it’s important to understand that cockroaches are living creatures. They have a purpose in life and they have families, just like you and me. You may think that this is a silly way of looking at them while trying to get over your fear of cockroaches but let me tell you—it works!

Be sure you are doing everything you can to keep roaches out of your home, while recognizing that they serve a helpful ecological purpose in the world.

• Be sure you are doing everything you can to keep roaches out of your home, while recognizing that they serve a helpful ecological purpose in the world.
• Cockroaches are a major pest in the world because they feed on garbage and other environmental refuse. Since they eat our trash, they may be more than just an annoying guest at your party—they could be a carrier for disease.

If you want to avoid these pests, be sure to do your part by keeping all food waste in sealed containers and regularly cleaning up crumbs or spills. Also, don’t leave pet food outside as it can attract cockroaches—or rats!

Conclusion

You now know that cockroaches are not the horrible monsters we think they are. They are actually quite beneficial to our environment and our ecosystem. If you have a phobia of cockroaches, I hope this article has helped you understand them better and deal with your fear. In fact, I hope it helps you love them!