Cockroach VS Bedbug
Cockroaches and bedbugs are annoying pets, and having both bugs is a nightmare, and it’s true enough. One gazes at you at night, and the other causes devastation in your kitchen and around your house.
No wonder many people tried hard to remove them permanently, but if you do anything, they will not go out eternally. But as we do regular cleaning and use home remedies or pest controls to remove them, they might be killed instantly. If you want to know about cockroaches vs bedbugs and their traits, similarities, and how you can identify them. This blog will explain you in detail.
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Cockroach VS Bedbug
Both insects are different. We know this; indeed, roaches are at least found in a hiding area that are not bed, but you can find bedbugs on your bed when the room is dark. Especially at night, bugs come to our bed and everywhere that’s more disguised. Let’s see what their differences and similarities are between roaches and bugs.
Cockroaches: Dark brown to reddish mahogany, flattened, oval in shape; 1/5 – 2 inches long and thin. They come in four different colors
Antennae; large eyes and membranous wings; abdomen with tail-like formats, Immature cockroaches are similar
to adults, smaller in size, and without wings.
Bedbugs: Reddish brown, flattened, and oval in shape; they are 1/5 inch long, short, and thick.
Antennae: dark protruding eyes and wing-like systems on either side of the head; Immature bedbugs are similar to adults, about the size of a poppy seed, and yellowish-white in color.
What is a cockroach?
Cockroaches belong to Blattodea, a ruling of insects that contain paraphyletic group of insects except termites. Around 4,500 cockroach species worldwide, but only four are commonly found across North America. The four species are the first Australian cockroach (brown-banded), the Oriental cockroach, the German cockroach, and the American cockroach.
Scientifically known as Periplaneta Americana, the American cockroach is an enormous species among all the common roaches. Adult American cockroaches have a height of 4 cm (1 ½ in). They are primarily found in places where food is stored and readily available. They are mostly found in hiding areas, including kitchens, restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores.
Cockroaches are black, brown-black, tan, or reddish-orange. All cockroach species have broad, flattened bodies, a pair of thin, long antennae, and six elongated, spiny legs. They use their antennae to search for food, interpret odors, steer obstacles, detect predators, and discover possible mates.
What is a bedbug?
Bedbugs, scientifically known as Cimex lectularius, are tiny, wingless insects that feed on blood. Their favorite food is human blood, but they also stink the blood of warm-blooded animals, such as cats, dogs, rodents, and birds. Bedbugs are common in bedrooms, but you may also see them in schools, buildings, etc.
Adult bedbugs have oval, flat bodies and can grow to about 3/16 in (9.5 mm) long. They are usually reddish-brown when starved but will change to purplish-red once they stink of blood. And because they have no wings, they crawl into walls, ceilings, and floors. Bed bugs are also good at secreting cracks and tiny holes.
Unlike bees and ants, bed bugs don’t build perches and don’t have a queen to protect. Instead, they go alone, not in a large group but working individually. In short, they are more isolated insects than social ones. Nevertheless, bed bug infestation is likely to occur anywhere and can be hard to destroy.
Bedbugs and roaches live together?
Having one pest in the dwelling is flawed enough. But it’s possible to have both problems at the same time. Here are some differences:
- Live in different areas. Bed bugs live near your bed; cockroaches live near the kitchen and in hiding places.
- They are made more ominous by poor hygiene. Cockroaches feed on garbage. Bed bug infestations grow worse if you don’t change and feast on your bedding and if your room is messy.
- Feed on different things. Bedbugs feed on blood, while cockroaches eat garbage and leftovers. They aren’t in the match.
You might have both infestations at the same time. This can be incredibly stressful. However, they can both be massacred with the same permethrin-based sprays.
Bedbugs life cycle
Cockroaches life cycle
Finding exactly which pest infestations you have at home might be challenging. That is why it is always recommended to call a proficient pest control specialist. Bedbugs and baby cockroaches can be very similar and difficult to differentiate with the naked eye, especially when so many other parasite insects look identical to the bed bugs and cockroaches at various stages in their lifecycle.
When you suspect you have bed bugs or cockroach nymphs at home, you may also want to ensure you are not mistaken. There are booklice, wood ticks, carpet beetles, spider beetles, and even fleas that look like bed bugs or baby roaches. You must check for key signs of bed bug infestation in your home, such as bite marks on your skin, rusty/reddish blood stains on sheets or beds, dark spots like bedbug droppings, and of course, live bed bugs.
So, now you know the differences between both insects. The best way to get right of them is to use a pest controller or apply home remedies. If you have any queries feel free to let us know in the comment box. Do share this blog with your loved ones. Stay tuned for the next blog.
