A lot of people are scared of cockroaches. These long stripped bugs are not only disfigured and disgusting, but also their distinctive hissing sound when disturbed is quite frightening to a lot of people. One of the things that they like doing best is scurrying across the floor at night while most people are fast asleep. They are not welcome guests in many homes and can easily be identified because of their unique hind legs. Though originally from tropical regions all over the world, the hissing cockroach has become a common problem in nearly every corner of the United States. They were introduced to the world via Mississippi River steamboats between 1828 and 1930 from West Africa (specifically Ghana) where humans had been exploiting them for centuries for use as fishing bait, pet food, and for cockfighting.
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Hissing cockroaches are a unique breed of cockroach that is not only a problem for homeowners, but also for scientists.
Here is what we know about these tiny creatures:
-They are loud and can be heard from as far away as six inches
-They’re small, about half an inch long—but they’re also fast runners!
-They are attracted to light and will often come out at night to feed on crumbs or other food scraps left out by humans (and other animals). They can fly if necessary, but usually just walk around.
-The hissing sound they make is caused by their abdomen rubbing against each other while they walk; it’s almost like rubbing two pieces of velcro together.
-They’re generally found in warm climates where there is plenty of humidity in the air and rainstorms are common—so if you live in a place like Florida or Texas, your chances of running into one of these little guys is pretty high!
Hissing cockroaches are unique insects that are found in various parts of the world.
They can be found in both tropical and temperate regions.
These roaches have an oval body shape and reach an average of up to 5 cm in length. They have a pale brown color with a darker brown stripe running down their back. Their antennae are long and thin, with a bulbous tip at the end. The male hissing cockroach also has large wings that protrude from its body when it flies.
The hissing cockroach feeds on decaying organic matter such as dead plant material, fungi, decaying wood, rotting wood, and leaves. It will also eat live plants if they are available to eat.
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- Hissing Cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are large, easy to care for, and make great pets!
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Release Date | 2017-03-26T00:00:01Z |
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