About Roaches Roaches come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Different members of the roach family are also known as palmetto, croton or water hugs. All roaches, however, share the same habits. FOOD - Roaches like to stay near sources of food. Roaches can eat almost anything, including grease, starches, sweets and meat.
Roaches also share many bad habits that are annoying and potentially dangerous to humans.
Roaches eat and destroy food, fabrics and other materials. As they run over, through and around food and dishes, they leave behind germs and help spread disease. An oily liquid left by roaches has a nauseating odor and attracts other roaches. Their excrement, in the form of pellets or an ink-like liquid, contributes to the distasteful roach odor.