Cockroaches are a classic creepy crawly that absolutely everyone detests. In TV and movies, if there needs to be a pest infestation, it is almost always cockroaches, because writers know that they are so universally loathed.

They are an extremely resilient insect. When nuclear bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, cockroaches were among the few survivors. They’ve been around for at least as long as man has and can adapt to almost any climate in the world. They do seem to like warmer climates the most, but they can absolutely be found in the State of South Carolina. You simply do not want them in your home, as they also carry a whole host of diseases, such as cholera, dysentery, salmonella, and the actual plague. Here is a rundown of some of the more common roach species.