Cockroach

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The cockroach is a type of insect that has many species and is often considered a pest to humans. About 30 species invade human homes, less than 1% of all the cockroach species. Cockroaches have existed a very long time. The earliest cockroach fossils are 354–295 million years old. Science student, Cary Easterday, found a giant 300 million year old fossil cockroach 9 cm (4 in) long, in a coal mine in Ohio.^[1]

Most cockroaches are omnivores.

Cockroaches grow to maturity in 3-4 months and can live up to one year. A female German cockroach can produce 8 egg cases in her lifetime and each egg case may contain 30-40 eggs.

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