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  • fashion-mayhem Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    Oh my, that made me itch lol. Interesting Lens
  • 1ceMaster Apr 15, 2012 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Yowzers, cockroaches are sick!
  • GramaBarb Apr 13, 2012 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    OK - you did it! Freaked me out with the fact that a roach can live a week without it's head! Blessed for the freakiest thing I've read today.
  • joyldev Apr 13, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Great lens. God bless!
  • blackspanielgallery Feb 29, 2012 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Nice lens
  • LewesDE Feb 17, 2012 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    This is a great lens!
  • TravelDiaries Feb 12, 2012 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Creepy right? Somehow I had to read it all.....
    Fun lens
    Happy Travels
  • 1chocolateparty Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    You have covered my favorite pet! Thank you.
  • sukkran Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    very interesting info on roaches. learned a lot from this lens. nicely done.
  • Waxing-Lyrical Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Missed out on the videos (dinnertime here), but interesting to learn more about cockroaches!
  • vbright105 Jan 19, 2012 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    Maybe I should market the vids for weight loss, eh Richard? Seems no one wants to look at them, especially at dinner time. Thanks for stopping by!!
  • grannysage Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Now you did it. I have to tell my cockroach story. Back in the 70's I lived in a commune where the residents did not believe in killing anything. Including cockroaches. When we would go to the dining room in the morning and go to pour a cup of coffee, the roaches would run out to say good morning to us. I swear this was true. No one was really upset about it, it became kind of humorous after a while.
  • vbright105 Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    HAHA! That's funny. I am not fond of roaches, but of all of them, it is the "waterbugs" I hate most. The BIG, dark colored bugs..yuk. I used to stay in a cabin in Maine where I had a mouse that would come out onto the mantle every day for cheese. I liked him tho. :) Thanks for the smiile, Diane
  • lisadh Jan 17, 2012 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    I admit it - I didn't watch any of the videos. I just don't like seeing these creepy crawly things moving or people eating them. Ewwww! But I loved the facts. White blood? Able to live a week without a HEAD? Cockroaches are bizarre creatures!
  • vbright105 Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Hey, the vids were hard for me to watch too...can you imagine? Thanks for stopping by
  • Brite-Ideas Jan 16, 2012 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    I have to say "ewwwwwwwwww"...it was hard to read it..but so interesting at the same time! I learned a few things I hope I never have to know about, lol
  • vbright105 Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Thanks! I appreciate the visit
  • LampsPest Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:11 am | delete
    Wow ! very intersting I own a pest control company and was not aware of alot of the things in your lens.
    Thanks for the info.
    Take a look at my lenses when you get a chance
  • vbright105 Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Thanks! I'll do just that.
  • pawpaw911 Oct 21, 2011 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Someday they will rule the world. Nicely done.
  • BrianS Oct 9, 2011 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Cockroaches aren't that bad, I haven't actually seen any where we live in France, but they were everywhere when we visited Cyprus. We actually found one fried in a meal when we were there and now I know I should have considered it as an extra, didn't really fancy it though :-). Nice lens.
  • EMangl Oct 2, 2011 @ 12:55 am | delete
    know them only from the zoo but they are quite fascinating
  • MonikaWeise Sep 8, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Interesting lens, but cockroaches still give me the creeps!
  • BarbRad Sep 5, 2011 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Thanks for all this information on roaches. I especially appreciated the photos.
  • Tolovaj Jul 8, 2011 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    The most amazing fact about cockroaches is they can survive without head for so long. The reason for this are two independent nervous systems (one in head and one in behind). About nuclear explosion: no living creature can survive the heat of nuclear explosion but some species are much more resistant to radiation than other. As far as I know scorpions are on the top of the list with some insects (including cockroaches) following them. Thumbs up!
  • KrisB100 Jul 8, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    roaches are really interesting. I heard that recently scientists discovered a new species of roaches in south Africa that can jump like a grasshopper.
  • hubo576 Jun 24, 2011 @ 3:02 am | delete
    Very good, so I know about cockroaches so much unknown stuff.
    http://cockroachcontrolcontrol.com/
  • KellyMartinSpeaks Jun 23, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Hi, I could not look at the full lens, not out of dislike, it looks like its really well done, but I am adoring of most of mother nature but the stealthy cockroach is something I have quite a phobia on. It is really weird as I am learning to love all things bug but the cockroach.... I do believe the cockroach is my shadow totem (you may already know about having animal totems) an animal that has wisdom for me and strength that when I am able to face it I will gain a lot. I came to your lens after searching for cockroach on squidoo as I am considering writing a lens (when I am feeling brave enough) on cockroaches. Moreso to overcome my phobia and embrace this creature. So thanks for paving the way for me. I will say great lens from scanning as I imagine it really really is. I did some EFT on a wasp and bee phobia and now love bees and like wasps. So when its the perfect time will have to do it on the cockroach, eek! thanks for opening my mind.
  • mbgphoto Apr 1, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Interesting..blessed
  • sandyspider Apr 1, 2011 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Cockroaches are a bit creepy. The large ones especially. Blessed by an April Fools angel. See this featured on my April Fools Angel Blessing as soon as it is published. Your blessing is coming first. So check back.
  • vallain Mar 16, 2011 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    I'm generally interested in insects, but must admit cockroaches and the info you provided gave me the creeps. Despite that, Angel Blessings on this lens and it will be featured on The Best Insect Webpages on Squidoo.
  • cbessa Dec 2, 2010 @ 9:40 am | delete
    oh gosh. I can't show this lens to my girlfriend. Ever! :-)
  • Phillyfreeze69 Nov 29, 2010 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens that put some of myths and superstitions concerning roaches. I live in a high rise apartment building on the 18th floor and every couple of months the exterminator sprays my floor to keep the little critters under control.

    I have found out that roaches respond to behavior modifiication quite well. When I started to manually kill them over a period of several days...adults, teenagers, and babies they all whent into a virtual recluse. I have not see any roaches on kitchen sink, cabinets, or baseboards for a couple of months...I think they are able to genetically transfer a "danger code" to their offsprings. This is by no means a scienctific study, just my personal observation on keeping them under control until the next extermination spray date.
  • CCGAL Nov 27, 2010 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    I admit I couldn't watch the videos, although I do find the subject interesting. Some of the facts I already knew, but there was new information I wasn't aware of. I didn't know anybody ate roaches, but I guess it shouldn't surprise me since I recently learned that dung beetles are eaten. I shudder to think of eating a roach or having a roach crawl on me. The most interesting factoid for me was why boric acid kills them - I knew that it worked, but I had no idea why. Very educational lens.
  • BizGuides Nov 13, 2010 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Source of protein huh?, Really?,
    Make my source of protein a grilled fillet of Tilapia,
    or a medium rare cooked Ribeye!
    Insects of the order Blattaria are not presently on my list, thank you.
    Otherwise, great info and lens. BG
  • louiswery Oct 10, 2010 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    I actually read the whole lens but I didn't watch the videos! I admit that I found the facts about cockroaches interesting, but they make my skin crawl. Yuck!
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  • aesta1 Sep 14, 2010 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Cockroaches are considered delicacies in Cambodia. Good source of protein. But these are from the fields, not the ones in the cities. I see them all the time in the market in Phnom Penh but I just can't make myself eat it.
  • aesta1 Sep 14, 2010 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Cockroaches are considered delicacies in Cambodia. Good source of protein. But these are from the fields, not the ones in the cities. I see them all the time in the market in Phnom Penh but I just can't make myself eat it.
  • callinsky Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Crushed cockroaches when applied to a wound, can help ease the sting. Wow. I lived in Louisiana for a while and the cockroaches absolutely gross me out. Great information here. They still get my gag reflex going. LOL
  • hlkljgk Sep 8, 2010 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    great info. gross videos. :)
  • nephews7 Jun 25, 2010 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    i want to know if its true that if you squash a cockroach does it spread eggs which can then spread to you having more roaches???
  • vbright105 Jun 26, 2010 @ 10:24 am | delete
    When a female roach dies, she releases the egg sack. Some of the babies survive, some do not. It could, potentially lead to more roaches which is why you should treat the home with boric acid or another means of ridding the home of roaches
  • louiswery Apr 28, 2010 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Yuck! Interesting but cockroaches still seem creepy-crawly...
  • T Takes Nov 24, 2009 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Insects, including cockroaches, do not have blood. It is called hemolymph.
  • GrowWear Oct 4, 2009 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    Vee, I came, I gave you five stars. I scrolled down here real quick to your comments section. Just not wanting to see any roaches. LOL But, I know this is your usual well-researched and good work... I am certain that anyone wanting to learn more about cockroaches facts and myths will do well to come here for their information. :)
  • Tipi Aug 22, 2009 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    OMG! Snacking on cockroaches!!! Hoot!
  • Laniann May 22, 2009 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Truly awful things! 5*s
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 24, 2009 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    I live in the south so cockroaches are a fact of life. I hate the things and go to great lengths to keep them out of my house.
    Very informative lens.
    Thanks for sharing and thanks for the blessing on my Keep your Muse Happy: Back up Your Data lens. I appreciate it.
    Lizzy
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 21, 2008 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Yuk! No, no, the bugs, not your lens LOL Appetizers huh? As usual, another great lens Veronica - Kathy
  • AndyPo Nov 13, 2008 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Interesting lens
  • mulberry Nov 10, 2008 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    Ok, yeah, I'm a wuss...I skipped the videos. I'll take your word for it that people eat them as appetizers. Interesting lens!
  • bdkz Nov 10, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Great lens! I actually like bugs myself!
  • kab Nov 9, 2008 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    I have no problem with worms, bees, snakes, lizards, or spiders (unless they have hair)....however ALL beetles creep me out. Even ladybugs.
  • Jimmie Nov 9, 2008 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Wow. Actually very interesting! I had no idea that there are still so many unknowns about the common roach!
  • ArtByLinda Nov 9, 2008 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    Ewww...lol...very informative lens, though I had to hurry through the pictures! Well done!
  • nightbear Nov 9, 2008 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Lens is up to your usual quality, But the subject is not my cup of tea. Yuk
  • poddys Nov 9, 2008 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    This is a very good and informative lens, but not for the squeamish! 5***** but I will give the videos a miss... My ex-in-laws house in Florida was (and is) always dirty, and you would always find roaches everywhere, as well as ants. One day my mother-in-law opened the kitchen cupboard where they keep the medicines, which is next to the hood over the stove. One large roach leapt out, followed by a second. These were close to 2 inches long. In the process of cleaning out the cupboard, she killed a total of 15 roaches... Nasty ugly things. Yuck!
  • topstuff Nov 9, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Great lens, now where's the boric acid, have to try that out, lol. Well done :)
  • chefkeem Nov 9, 2008 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Mmh...you made me hungry for a roachwich! 5*s
  • Pantherart Nov 9, 2008 @ 10:29 am | delete
    Nice lens well written but I make no plans to go out and sleep with them. 5 stars
  • WendyKrick Nov 9, 2008 @ 10:27 am | delete
    No I would never lay down with a cockroach. Not for a million bucks. And no, I wouldn't eat them either, but I would give you 5 stars. Good research on cock roaches.
  • oneskms Nov 9, 2008 @ 9:01 am | delete
    What can ONE say - they must be mad
  • debnet Nov 9, 2008 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Now what sane person woiuld want to have a world record for laying with roaches???

    Another well written and researched lens! 5 creepy crawly stars for you!

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