Posts with the tag: "cockroach facts"

Southern Maine's Exclusive Guide To American Cockroaches

DATE POSTED: March 25, 2020

There are few animals in the world that are as interesting as cockroaches. Their ability to survive without a head for seven days or to live through a global thermonuclear war are just two of the many fun facts you can learn about them. But there is nothing fun about having cockroaches in your Southern Maine home! Today, we're talking about one species of cockroach in particular. It is called the…

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How To Protect Yourself Against Summer Cockroaches In Portland  

DATE POSTED: April 19, 2019

You may not realize it, but cockroaches are a year-round problem here in Portland. Although they can’t survive the coldest temperatures Maine experiences, if they find a warm place to overwinter, they can survive. However, cockroaches thrive when the weather is hot, which means they will soon be at their most active. It’s important to prepare yourself now to keep summer cockroaches out of your…

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Separating Cockroach Fact From Cockroach Fiction

DATE POSTED: February 7, 2018

Is it true cockroaches will be the only creatures left after a nuclear explosion? Or that they can live forever without a head? How about the idea that they are able to walk across any surface, even upside down? While these are, decidedly, hardy creatures, some of the legends that have grown up around them are simply untrue. Here are a few of the most popular myths--followed by the facts.

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