cockroaches in the philippines

did you know that there are generally two kinds of cockroaches that invade our homes and offices? they are the german cockroach and the american cockroach. strange how the pest control service providers are convinced that we don't have any home grown cockroaches of our own. but it's rather annoying for me to find out that all we have are migrant cockroaches. think about it, we actually had a chance to live our lives cockroach-free! (i didn't really research about this, our pest control service provider just told me all about it. feel free to correct me.)

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[Tony]

Hi, I would like to know which cockroach bites. my fiancee was bitten and her hand is swollen, she told me that they are black and known as the blood sucker................thanks.................Tony

[lea alissa]

Hi Tony,

I don't know which kind exactly, but it does swell something huge. the bite area gets really warm sometimes too.

Tell her to apply warm compress to bring the swelling down. And when it gets very itchy, to please don't scratch so she doesn't get scars. Some anti-itch lotion will help. I do not know of a product that was specifically made to cure cockroach bites. But warm compress helped mine heal faster.

[JBL]

I could be wrong but in our hobby we are forced to take care of different insect feeders and the best feeder for us are cockroaches (imported ones!) because they are prolific breeders and easy to catch. I am talking of dubia's, orange head, surinam, lateralis, hissers, etc.. most of them are non-flyers and some cannot climb smooth surfaces... too bad for the roaches that they get blamed when someone gets bitten but if you look closely most of the claimed roach bites are actually not roach bites they are bitten or blood was sucked from them by another flat/black/with an antennae like protrusion in the head to suck blood (sorry I do not know of its name)... anyway a cockroach will only be interested in you if you forgot to wash your hands after eating (milk stains on babies, food stains on any part of the body)... so in general if roaches did bite you they were actually feeding on stains or leftover food on you not you in poarticular... Oh and by the way there are several species of roaches found in the philippines and some of them are worth a fortune abroad but most of these species do not dwell ion human homes... interesting isn't it?

[lea alissa]

hi JBL.
I doubt I could catch a roach even if it was worth a fortune! :) but you know the Mister could..hahaha..

yes, those bloodsucking things are a pain! I had one bite me when I was younger! but it looked like a cockroach so....

Thanks for the info. :) But can you tell me something about them that will make me less afraid?

[nichole]

hi! is woodcockroach commonly found here in the philippines?

[nikka]

hello, i really need help.! i dont know what insect bit me, but i doubt that it was a cockroach because it swell and its warm to touch... i really need to know any home remedies or just to ease the pain,.

[lea alissa]

Hi Nichole,
I don't really know. also I'm too scared of cockroaches to find out.

Hi Nikka,
I sent you an email. I hope you feel better soon.

[JD]

hi im currently doing research on cockroaches here in the philippines. you said the german cockroach and the american cockroach are generally the two types of roaches found here in the philippines. do you have any reference for this? and may i examine them? it would mean a lot. thanks.

[Jean Silvius]

I was doing laundry this morning in the laundry room and a cockroach was biting on my foot and it hurt. I brushed it off and smashed with a magazine. Later on I felt something biting me again and I looked and it was another darn cockroach. what can I do for the pain a feel?

[Jean Silvius]

Okay. I will try again. I don't have a website so am sending an e-mail. I was doing laundry just a few minutes ago when I felt something biting me, not only once but twice. Both times it was a cockroach that was biting me. It hurt, whan can I do for the pain.

[garnet]

Bloodsucking conenose, Triatoma sanguisuga

http://entweb.clemson.edu/museum/webonly/local/lmisc/lmisc50.htm

[lea alissa]

hi Garnet,
I've seen those here, only without the orange spots on the sides. But these aren't cockroaches (I think)..and they are normally found in sub-urban places where there are lots of plants around the house..
ali

[garnet]

hi lea...
yes i think its not cockroach it a bug a kissing bug sometimes the color is black, or dark brown... (cockroach doesn't suck bood) i've been bitten by this last night, 80% of my body numb, feels like i have a fever... "pag kinakamot lumalakad ang kati papunta sa ibang part of my body"... luckily i caught this bug and immediately research it in the internet found out its a kissing bug ... heres another link

[garnet]

hi lea...
yes i think its not cockroach it a bug a kissing bug sometimes the color is black, or dark brown... (cockroach doesn't suck blood) i've been bitten by this last night, 80% of my body numb, feels like i have a fever... "pag kinakamot lumalakad ang kati papunta sa ibang part of my body"... luckily i caught this bug and immediately research it in the internet found out its a kissing bug ...

[JBL]

actually there are several species of cockroaches now here in the philippines and most of them came from shipments all over the world... some thrive in caves, others in the forest, i the drainage system, in our kitchen, gardens, etc. where there are moist dark warm places with a food source (they would eat and could digest absolutely anything)...
the funny part is the sensation caused by the feet of cockroaches are almost always mistaken for a bite... roaches are equipped with grappling hooks and spikes on their legs for grip and defense...
there are wood roaches that screams when picked-up and would flick gooey smelly stuff for defense...
I never did overcome my feelings towards roaches but when I started earnign
a penny or two from them I had to swallow my fears and limitations...
there are roaches as expensive as $500.00 (interesting isn't it???)...
for the person doing the research all you have to do is find an old house (really old with or without tenants) and you will be interested to find several species of roaches in one place...

[mhel reyes]

too bad for me, a cockroach bit me last sunday night, and when i woke up, my arms is slightly swelling, also my right arm. in the afternoon, i have a fever, and sobrang kati at hapdi ng arms and hand ko... i went to the mcu and then injected me diphenhyramine 50mg and gave natravox to be taken 3x a day for 5 days

[lea alissa]

JBL, who buys roaches? Imagine if people in Manila could actually sell the roaches - we'd all be filthy rich!

Mhel, I think you're allergic to roaches. I had to get a shot when I got bit too. I hope you're feeling better.

[sheila]

i got bit on my foot just this morning and it really is painful..i had this also when i was younger on my hand and it was so swollen, but i don't remember it was this painful..

[regie]

it is called bloodsucking conenose, usually black with white spots on the sides......kapag nakagat ka nito..mamamaga talaga ng sobra....and sobrang kati pa..

[joyce]

i don't what really bit me yeserday.it was only a dot at first but then when i wokeup it became very big and swollen.i applied hot compress but it didn't work,i also tried cold compress but it doesn't work.what will i do i think it gets bigger every time.im afraid of this..pls help me it really sucks

[camille]

Help.. I was bitten by a cockroach or a blood sucker?? I doubt about it.. The color is black with some kind a black and orange stripes on both sides of it..
The bitten site was very itchy and it is swelling.. but I don't have fever. Is this dangerous? am i going to get a disease from this one?? Is there are any doctors or person knows moire about blood sucking species??? HELP..

[camille]

Please reply.. I am so scared..

[Traveling Miller]

I was never bitten by any cockroaches in the Philippines, but they are everywhere in the Philippines.
I blogged about the cockroaches in the Philippines here:
http://travelingmiller.com/travel/leaving-palawan-heading-to-boracay-philippines

[LabLhie]

hello.. i also nid help.. i got bitten by the cockroaches.. i think its the black one said by my frens coz my legs is warm to touch, itchy and swelling... huhuhu.. i done warm compress already, the itchyness is gone but the swelling is still der..

please email me...nid help..thank u so much

[Traveling Miller]

If you're bitten by a cockroach, then you should probably go see a doctor.