Cockroaches are pretty impressive creatures, with qualities that have given birth to some pretty strange misconceptions over the years. You already might have heard that cockroaches, in fact, cannot survive a nuclear blast, but Dick's Fumigation Services, Inc. in Wailuku, HI, has some other common cockroach myths to clear up.

Common Misconceptions About Cockroaches

They’re All Bad

There are thousands of species of cockroaches, most of which mind their own business out in the wild. Only about 30 of those species venture into human habitations, which qualifies them as pests.

They Can Survive A Nuclear Blast

While roaches can take about 10 times more radiation than a human being, a nuclear event would get them in the end, too.

Bigger Ones Are More Dangerous

While huge roaches are more viscerally horrifying, they don't carry more diseases than smaller, garden-variety roaches. Some ways the smaller ones might even be worse because they're more likely to go undetected.

They Don't Need Oxygen

This isn't true, but cockroaches are able to hold their breath for extremely long periods. They can lie underwater for up to half an hour and live up to 40 minutes without breathing.

Only Fumigation Can Kill Them

Cockroaches are pretty difficult to kill, but many natural predators manage to do it. In addition to pest control companies, there are a variety of cats, insects, and birds that are capable of killing a cockroach.

If you've got roaches, Dick's Fumigation Services, Inc. has the expertise to get your home pest-free and keep it that way. Visit their website to learn more about their reputation for dependable pest control and ground termite control services, or call (808) 244-7496 to talk to a member of their team.