Found a dead cockroach? Here's why they're upside down.

Cockroaches are insects that occasionally appear in homes . Their presence may be due to poor hygiene in the areas where you store your food. In this context, many people wonder the real reason why, when they appear dead, they are "upside down." Why does this happen?

According to the BBC, this species doesn't usually die this way in the wild. More commonly, it's eaten by other animals, or if it reaches the end of its life cycle, it decomposes on the ground.

But the situation is very different when they live in a house . " Because cockroaches have a rounded, greasy back, three pairs of long legs, and a relatively high center of gravity, if they happen to slip for any reason, without branches or a rough surface to maneuver on, it's very difficult for them to turn around again ," the aforementioned media outlet maintains.

(See more: Citizen Income and VAT Refund: When will beneficiaries receive their money transfers?) If you used insecticide to keep them away, this product will cause a muscle spasm, so you can find them on their backs with their legs up.

The truth is that the components that make up the poisons contain an enzyme called cholinesterase, which affects the cockroaches' nervous system, causing them to lose muscle coordination. This prevents them from moving normally, and they lose the ability to turn around in any situation they encounter in the environment.

You should know that other pest control products have other types of reactions, perhaps a little slower, which attack your breathing until you have no way to get air. How to eliminate things that attract cockroaches?

Raid, a well-known insecticide brand, has released some recommendations to prevent the presence of cockroaches in your home.

1 - Try to remove food spills near your kitchen.

2 - Store your food in airtight containers.

3 - Clean the sink properly. Avoid the accumulation of dirty dishes.

(See more: It's already confirmed: this will be the price of the Metro fare in Bogotá) 4 - Take out the trash regularly.

5 - Do not leave food in your bedroom.

6 - Keep storage areas dry.