--- title: "Why Are There Cockroaches That Can Fly And Those That Can'T…" description: "Have you ever felt annoyed by the number of cockroaches in your house? Especially for those of you who are afraid of insects, the presence of cockroaches…" source_url: https://etos.id/en/blog/why-some-cockroaches-can-fly-and-some-cant/ language: en --- # Why Are There Cockroaches That Can Fly And Those That Can'T… [Home](https://etos.id/en/) [Blog](https://etos.id/en/blog/) Cockroaches Cockroaches # Why Are There Cockroaches That Can Fly And Those That Can'T ? Have you ever felt annoyed by the number of cockroaches in your house? Especially for those of you who are afraid of insects, the presence of cockroaches must be very disturbing. It… By the ETOS Technical Team Updated May 31, 2024 Have you ever felt annoyed by the number of cockroaches in your house? Especially for those of you who are afraid of insects, the presence of cockroaches must be very disturbing. It feels like calling a **cockroach exterminator service** so that this animal can leave the house immediately. Because, this exterminator service will remove cockroaches from the house completely in a safe way so that the residents of the house still feel comfortable. Indeed, in addition to being dirty, these animals are also often amused and afraid of the residents of the house. Not only women, quite a lot of men are also afraid of this animal, especially if it has flown. However, have you ever noticed, there are cockroaches that can fly but there are also cockroaches that just stay on the surface or don't fly? So Why? Just like other animals, cockroaches also have several types. For cockroaches that are often encountered at home are usually American cockroaches. Its characteristic is that it has a length of about 35-40mm when it is an adult, and is brownish in color. This animal likes to be in humid places such as bathrooms, warehouses, and other damp areas. This cockroach has 2 pairs of wings that can be used to fly. However, only one pair of wings is used for flying. The outer wings are rather thick and serve as protection. It has the same color as the body part of the cockroach. When flying, the outer wings will be opened and then move the inner wings to fly. The inner wings are thinner than the outer wings and have a semi-transparent color so you may not be aware of their existence. However, the reality is that cockroaches are not flying insects and only a few of them do so. Most cockroaches prefer to run on land when they encounter danger rather than fly. However, the flying ability of cockroaches is very poor, and can even be said to be more like gliding than flying. Usually, cockroaches will climb to the surface of the wall by walking but then utilize their wings to descend. Even if it flies upwards, the height will be limited. Do you know now why some cockroaches fly and some don't? If you have a lot of these animals in your house and feel very disturbed by them, then you can start using them. Where you are, don't forget to contact a **pest control service** immediately. Because, cockroaches are very good at hiding so sometimes you can't get rid of them completely in the usual way. ## Learn More - [Cockroaches guide](https://etos.id/en/guides/cockroach-control/) - [Cockroaches service](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/crawling-insect-solution/) - [Pest control pricing](https://etos.id/en/pricing/) Customer Care ## Need help? We're ready to assist. Reach the ETOS Customer Care team for consultation, free survey, and service scheduling. [Tel: (021) 560 6688](tel:+622156066688) [WhatsApp: 0819 560 6688](https://wa.me/628195606688) [customercare@etos.co.id](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id) [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id) --- Other languages: [id](https://etos.id/id/blog/kenapa-kecoa-bisa-terbang-dan-tidak.md)