The common perception of cockroaches is that they are disgusting, brown creatures. They run around the room in pursuit of finding shelter and food, and lay their eggs to spawn more roaches.

Their behavior does not particularly signify intelligence. They aren’t able to outsmart traps.

These bugs don’t seem like the most loyal bunch of insects. Yet, the perception of them being a dumb species remains. Their way of adapting to the environment makes us a question: are cockroaches intelligent?

• Cockroaches have a bundle of complex nerves that pose as a type of brain
• Cockroaches have a technical brain
• Some parts of their brain exist throughout their bodies, while the central part of the brain is in their head

One fact about cockroaches that remains consistent is that they are highly evolved.

These creatures know how it’s done and adapt to changes. This allows them to communicate, learn, and even make memory-based decisions.

The interesting bit is that cockroaches do show subtle signs of intelligence. In fact, they’re reading this article right now! Ok, maybe not. But roaches definitely possess an intelligence of a sort.

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We are sure that the disgust for cockroaches is mutual among most human beings. Over time, we have evolved in a way that makes us hate cockroaches.

Thus, seeing their deep brown bodies and spiky legs is enough to send us to a crazy place. This is why we all look for ways to keep these creatures as far away as possible. This poses the pressing question: will leaving a light on prevent cockroaches from invading?

Here’s what we know:

• Cockroaches are nocturnal insects, i.e., the light keeps them away
• Light is not enough to send them out of your home
• They tend to find dark hiding spots within your house

Our core defense mechanism at the sight of a cockroach is to run off. Our mind tells us that we don’t wish to be in this situation again, so we look for the easiest solution.

This is where turning on the light switch seems like the perfect idea.

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If you’ve ever used the weapon of a shoe or wiper to crush a cockroach and noticed that it released its eggs while dying, you’ve come to the right place.

The common belief suggests that pregnant cockroaches release their hundreds of eggs when they are being killed.

Due to this fact, some offer the advice to catch, not kill. But this is completely unnecessary. The pressing question remains: do cockroaches lay eggs when they die?

Here’s what we know:

• Killing a pregnant cockroach causes its eggs to die too
• Eggs let out by the cockroach will not hatch in the future
• These eggs will not have a high chance of survival

Rarely, some of these eggs may survive depending on your chosen method to kill the cockroach.

If you used insecticide spray to spray your roach, it is more likely that the eggs will survive. This is if they haven’t been disposed of.

On the other hand, if you crush the eggs, they will also reach their end before having the chance to hatch.

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Yes, we want them gone. But the humanity within makes us feel even for cockroaches when they struggle after being sprayed.

Interestingly, there’s been a debate on whether cockroaches feel pain in the first place. Yet, their act of writhing around after being sprayed, and eventually flipping over to die poses the question: do cockroaches feel pain when sprayed?

Here’s the general understanding at this point:

• Cockroaches are not prone to feeling pain in any sense humans might recognize
• Cockroaches squirm and twist due to nociceptive pathways causing behavioral changes
• Their reaction to spraying merely reflects physiological patterns void of pain symptoms

We’re aware that finding out about the inability of cockroaches to feel pain may have come off as a surprise to you.

Well, let’s dig deeper into this fact, shall we?

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If you’re looking to find a hidden nest of cockroaches, following their poop trail is a great idea.

But, there is still confusion about the appearance of cockroach poop. Does it resemble human feces in its color or is it of an entirely different appearance? There’s only one pressing question: what does roach poop look like?

Long story short:

• These have black or brown specs
• Their appearance varies between tough coffee grains and crushed black pepper
• They can sometimes appear as dark ink or black fecal stains

You might be weirded out knowing the technicalities of the appearance of cockroach poop. But sometimes you just need to know. Understanding is an integral step towards recognizing the possibility of a cockroach infestation in your room or home.

If that’s what you’ve got, it’s time to take care of it! Now, let’s go deeper into the matter of roach droppings.

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Ugh, there’s another one. And one over there. Dead cockroaches.

Seeing a bunch of dead roaches facing the sky, you get a strong urge to nuke the entire place! But this raises one major question: Why do you find only dead cockroaches in your house?

First thing’s first:

• This is most likely a cockroach infestation
• Cockroaches hide well and do their best to avoid you seeing them
• If there’s a dead one, there are many more alive somewhere nearby

The words mentioned above may have completely taken you by surprise. Don’t worry though. With a little effort, you’ll be able to fix the problem and get rid of the cockroaches.

Read on to learn what to do about your circumstances!

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Cockroaches have established themselves as successful species. Beyond the feeling of disgust and ickiness that they provoke, they are equipped with many methods to protect themselves. Although their behavior tends to be haphazard, there’s always a logical reason behind it. So, why do cockroaches come toward you to escape?

Here’s the short version:

• It is an instinctual defense mechanism
• Since they don’t have fangs or claws, they run toward you to startle you
• They recognize that you are afraid of them, so they play on that fear

These statements have probably made you realize that cockroaches are evil geniuses. Well not really. The basic cockroach thinks its actions through and approaches you intending to save itself.

Let’s look further into this defense mechanism!

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The common perception is that lobsters are somehow related to cockroaches. This urges us to think, why would such a delicious delicacy be compared to a creepy insect everyone wants to get rid of? Well, the posing question remains: are lobsters related to cockroaches? 

Here’s what we know – for facts:

• They are both arthropods, i.e., they belong to the same ancestor
• They are ancestrally related but widely different
• Cockroaches are insects, while lobsters are crustaceans

As you can probably tell, both creatures have undeniable similarities which trace back to their history from millions of years ago. But both have evolved immensely over time and gone into widely different directions, making them very different.

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And as you may already know, shrimp kinda resemble the deep brown bugs that crawl through our homes. However, the intriguing question is: why is shrimp called “cockroach of the sea”? Is there a history there?

What leads to them being put in a similar category? Let’s look into it!

• Shrimp and cockroaches have similar eating habits
• Both creatures have similar behavioral characteristics and are cold-blooded
• Both creatures are scavengers

As ugly as the label may be, there’s a logic behind this. We realize that it can be repelling to know that shrimp, a commonly liked and consumed seafood, is referred to as a cockroach, a creepy insect that causes inconvenience to our everyday life.

However, let’s get some insight into the reasons that support this label, shall we?

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