Roaches, some varieties are also called “water bugs,” are insects of the family Blattidae. They are omnivores—which means they eat plants and other animals—and can be found worldwide. There are around 4,000 cockroach species worldwide, but we only have to worry about a few in Baltimore. Cockroaches live in warm, moist areas like sewers, drains, basements, and other secluded spots, including kitchen cabinets, where they can avoid predators. They have six legs that end in two claws used to grasp surfaces, along with a suction cup between the claws! This is how roaches climb walls. They also have two antennae (also called feelers) on their heads to sense smells, temperature, humidity, and air pressure around them! Roaches also have two eyes on top of their heads, allowing them to see almost 360 degrees around them (making it much harder for humans to sneak up on them).  Depending on what type of roach you’re dealing with, it can take around a month without food before it dies due to starvation. Although without water, most will die within a week! Cockroaches may be gross, but there’s good news: Queen “B” Cockroach Specialists in Baltimore can help!