Let’s be honest here. Roaches are nasty little creatures. They crawl all over your stuff and hide in all those areas that are hard to reach. It’s not just that roaches are creepy with those long antennae and six legs. They can cause a variety of health issues. Research has shown that roaches worsen the condition of childhood asthma and can spread bacteria all over your premise. Roaches can become a serious infestation if left unchecked and once they get in your premise, they can be difficult to get rid of. American cockroaches are 1.5 inches long, making them the largest of the house-infesting cockroaches. American cockroaches generally live in moist areas, but they can survive in dry areas if they have access to water.

They're among nature's most vile, disgusting critters, and they can be nearly impossible to kick out of your house. Cockroaches live all over the world, but their favorite residence is your house, where they can snack on your food, damage wallpaper and books, and spread germs to you and your family. Cockroaches are generally medium-sized insects, although in some parts of the world they can get quite large. They have spiny legs and long antennae. If you see even one roach, you've undoubtedly got a lot more. The problem is they generally hide during the day, so you may need to look for them at night with a flashlight. Even if you can't find any of the insects, check cupboards and pantries for their droppings -- tiny brown slime stains or pellets.

Cockroaches breed incredibly quickly. Take action to get rid of them immediately, or you could find yourself with a major infestation on your hands.