· A white cockroach or as it is often called an
Albino cockroach is a nymph (larvae) which has “successfully” hatched from an
egg. Below is a picture of cockroach larvae. Nymphal stage is the second phase
of cockroaches’ life cycle. This stage of roaches’ development is very easy to
identify by unusual white color of roaches. All nymphs go through the
well-known process of shedding the skin which is called molting. As you
can see from the cockroach larvae pictures below, the bodies of roaches at this
period of time become white and soft.
As a roach develops it goes through periods known as instars. At this time feeding is followed by the shedding of roach’s old cuticle.
As a roach develops it goes through periods known as instars. At this time feeding is followed by the shedding of roach’s old cuticle.
· There is no such a roach as an Albino cockroach. In fact it
is a collective name for a great number of developing cockroaches. However, the
problems with Albino or white cockroaches do exist. So, what the problems are.
Here are some of them: Transmittable diseases that can be carried to humans and
pets; Incessant hunger and shedding of white roaches; Damage to the house.
· Albino cockroaches shed several times during their
development stages. Their shedding skin and feces can be your allergens. Dead
bodies, cast-off cockroach skins and droppings can intensify allergies in kids
and sensitive individuals. When these unpleasant guys have been discovered,
eliminating and treating the main source of the problem is the first thing that
should be done. Albino roaches as well as adult cockroaches – live or dead –
their feces, shed skin and saliva all contain allergens. These insects can
infect the air with aero allergens causing allergic reactions in humans.
· Common disease pathogens include: Streptococcus;
Staphylococcus; Salmonella (food poisoning); Clostridium; Diarrhea; Infectious
hepatitis B; Cholera; Respiratory infections; Typhoid; Gastroenteritis;
Pneumonia; Leprosy. It was found that children in infested buildings have the
most severe cases of bronchial asthma. Almost 50% of asthmatic kids are
sensitive to roach allergens.
No matter how many
times cockroaches have been professionally exterminated from a building, they
continue to reappear. So, how to control these terrible pests? To know
how to effectively control cockroaches you need to learn all the habits of each
one. Some roaches are active at night when they go out from their hideout to
find some source of food. Some roaches are gaily colored and some consume only
vegetation.