Brandi Allred
Author for A-Z Animals

Their cuteness is undeniable, but do wombats make good pets? It might seem so, given their chunkiness, bumbling nature, and cuddly look, but the answer may surprise you. Historically misidentified… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

They may be the most popular aquarium fish in the world, but just how big do betta fish get? Unlike many other brightly colored fish, bettas live in fresh, not… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Servals are wild cats native to sub-Saharan Africa, but do serval cats make good pets? With their large ears, narrow bodies, and distinctive spotted coats, they’re widely recognizable and appealing… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Bobcats are one of the most easily recognized members of the Felidae family, though they’re often confused with lynx. They're commonly known as wildcats in many parts of the United… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

As the smallest member of the poodle family, the Toy Poodle is small enough for any household. They're often simply called 'toys'. Toy poodles are low allergen dogs known for… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

As you sip your steaming cup of coffee, the last thing you want to picture is a cockroach crushed up in your coffee grounds. But, does coffee actually have roaches? … Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

We’ve all heard of dairy free milk alternatives like oat milk, almond milk, and even hemp milk; but what about cockroach milk? The very thought of it is enough to… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches are known far and wide as one of the world’s most annoying, and stubborn, pests. Roaches eat just about anything, but, what eats roaches? With over 4,500 species, and… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

For many, a cockroach infestation is a nightmare. Even the sight of one roach is enough to bring a shiver of revulsion; and it’s no wonder, given that they carry… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches live all over the world; they’re known as smelly pests who break into garbage bags and hijack basements. But, most cockroaches are undeserving of this reputation. Of the approximately… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Whether it’s a giant Madagascar hissing cockroach at the zoo, or a dark brown, nocturnal garbage eater scurrying around in a basement—we’ve all seen a cockroach. They’ve been around since… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches can go months without food, wedge themselves into cracks smaller than their own bodies, and famously survive atomic blasts. They’re members of the ancient Blattodea order of insects; they’ve… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches are notoriously disgusting insects. Their name derives from the Spanish ‘cucaracha’; they’re members of the Blattodea order, which also includes termites. In Latin, ‘blatta’ means ‘insect that shuns the… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Choosing a cockroach exterminator is something no one ever wants to have to do, yet, many home and business owners are faced with that choice at some point in their… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

People all over the world keep all manner of pets, ranging from fluffy dogs to six-legged pet hissing cockroaches. Cockroaches have been around for a very long time, over 300… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Out of nearly 5,000 species of cockroaches around the world, only around 30 are considered harmful to humans. These few species, unfortunately, give all roaches a bad reputation, and leave… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

The thought of a cockroach crawling over you in the night is enough to make anyone shudder; but what about the idea of a cockroach bite? If you’ve ever had… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

For many home and business owners, cockroach infestations and cockroach nests are a constant fear. They’re associated with filth, garbage, bad smells, and disease. But not all cockroaches infest homes,… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

You see a cockroach scurry across your kitchen floor. Immediately, you wonder: will bleach kill cockroaches? The answer may surprise you. There are many ways to get rid of roaches,… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

For home or business owners, cockroaches are one of the worst problems you can run into. They spread filth, disease, and pathogens by simply living. Most species of roach, 99%… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

For many, cockroaches are the stuff of nightmares. Even worse than a lone roach is the thought of a pregnant cockroach, ready to birth her babies in your home. Though… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Of all the things to see in your home or business, cockroaches are certainly one of the most feared and reviled. Many things attract roaches, both in the wild and… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Have you ever seen a winged, beetle-like insect, and wondered if it was a cockroach? Most people think of roaches as nocturnal ground dwellers, who scatter at the first sign… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches are notorious for taking up space and breeding faster than rabbits. If you’ve seen one cockroach, there are likely many more that you can’t see. Cockroach larvae look similar… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroaches can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They thrive in almost every climate, and live everywhere from sandy deserts to boreal forests. Their name derives from the Spanish… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago

Cockroach species, for most, evoke an instant gut reaction of disgust and revulsion. They’re closely related to termites, and most species favor tropical climates. They’ve been around for a long… Read More

By Brandi Allred 3 years ago