The relationship between cockroaches and society
History:
Modern Cockroach ancestors date back 300 million years in the fossil records. They have been inhabiting the earth since the Carboniferous period. These insects survived every mass extinction and continued to evolve. There have been cave drawings of Cockroaches. It is thought that Cockroaches may have ate and dwelled in the early sapian's feces, naturally regulating their caves. This hypothesis comes from observing the insects in a cave in Boreno, where the co-exist with a bat species and thrive off their guano. There are spells in ancient egyptian books on these creatures, and how to rid of them. "Be far from me, O vile cockroach, for I am the god Khnum." The discontent and disgust of Cockroaches goes back thousands of years.
Modern Cockroach ancestors date back 300 million years in the fossil records. They have been inhabiting the earth since the Carboniferous period. These insects survived every mass extinction and continued to evolve. There have been cave drawings of Cockroaches. It is thought that Cockroaches may have ate and dwelled in the early sapian's feces, naturally regulating their caves. This hypothesis comes from observing the insects in a cave in Boreno, where the co-exist with a bat species and thrive off their guano. There are spells in ancient egyptian books on these creatures, and how to rid of them. "Be far from me, O vile cockroach, for I am the god Khnum." The discontent and disgust of Cockroaches goes back thousands of years.
Modern Day:
Most Americans find Cockroaches to be a pest and nuisance. Since Cockroaches feed on feces, and often live in close quarters they can cause Salmonella. They also cause allergic reactions in humans due to their protein tropomyosin. It is seen that people with asthma have more intense reactions to roaches. These insects can also burrow into ears, which can cause huge problems with hearing loss. They are pests, but not hosts though, and they do not feed off of human blood or need human bodies to survive. To rid of Cockroaches the first steps include making sure your house is sealed up. Extermination companies often check the walls, ceilings, and sinks to see if the insects have entered that way. Cockroaches normally catch a rid on cardboard boxes into houses and facilities, so it is important to recycle cardboard ASAP. After they have checked your house they normally set up bait, which is poisonous. After the cockroach feeds on the poison the entire colony will be knocked out due to the spread of poison through feces, and carcasses. Home remedies such as baking soda and sugar are becoming more popular techniques for destroying a colony.
Most Americans find Cockroaches to be a pest and nuisance. Since Cockroaches feed on feces, and often live in close quarters they can cause Salmonella. They also cause allergic reactions in humans due to their protein tropomyosin. It is seen that people with asthma have more intense reactions to roaches. These insects can also burrow into ears, which can cause huge problems with hearing loss. They are pests, but not hosts though, and they do not feed off of human blood or need human bodies to survive. To rid of Cockroaches the first steps include making sure your house is sealed up. Extermination companies often check the walls, ceilings, and sinks to see if the insects have entered that way. Cockroaches normally catch a rid on cardboard boxes into houses and facilities, so it is important to recycle cardboard ASAP. After they have checked your house they normally set up bait, which is poisonous. After the cockroach feeds on the poison the entire colony will be knocked out due to the spread of poison through feces, and carcasses. Home remedies such as baking soda and sugar are becoming more popular techniques for destroying a colony.
Other Opinions:
In places like Japan and Australia cockroach racing has became a popular past time. Whether the activity is humane is up to the individual, but these races change the way humans interact with cockroaches. Instead of viewing them solely as pests, they are seen as quick sporty machines.
Zoos around the world keep cockroaches for conservation and education. By doing this children and adults can see the amazing evolutionary qualities of cockroaches. A quote from Bob Pyle states this: “If you can promote a tolerant attitude to small-scale wildlife in the young, then there’s a chance that they’re not going to be quite as prejudiced when they get older." Although the Cockroach may never be as well liked as other insects such as bees, they do have room to grow in the human heart.
Many Reptile owners buy and support colonies of Cockroaches to feed to their Reptiles. In many pet stores you can buy Roaches, especially hissing ones to keep as pets. The shift from mealworms, and crickets to a more hardy protein packed choice. This movement in Reptile food is also shifting paradigms of Cockroaches. They may not be exciting to see in your bathtub, but for many Cockroach owners, it is great to see such a prehistoric creature survive by their care.
In places like Japan and Australia cockroach racing has became a popular past time. Whether the activity is humane is up to the individual, but these races change the way humans interact with cockroaches. Instead of viewing them solely as pests, they are seen as quick sporty machines.
Zoos around the world keep cockroaches for conservation and education. By doing this children and adults can see the amazing evolutionary qualities of cockroaches. A quote from Bob Pyle states this: “If you can promote a tolerant attitude to small-scale wildlife in the young, then there’s a chance that they’re not going to be quite as prejudiced when they get older." Although the Cockroach may never be as well liked as other insects such as bees, they do have room to grow in the human heart.
Many Reptile owners buy and support colonies of Cockroaches to feed to their Reptiles. In many pet stores you can buy Roaches, especially hissing ones to keep as pets. The shift from mealworms, and crickets to a more hardy protein packed choice. This movement in Reptile food is also shifting paradigms of Cockroaches. They may not be exciting to see in your bathtub, but for many Cockroach owners, it is great to see such a prehistoric creature survive by their care.