The Unwanted Guests: A Story of Cockroaches, Their Purpose, and How We Can Live Without Them.

It was a quiet summer evening when Sara sat on her sofa, enjoying her tea. The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen. She felt proud of her clean little house, sparkling from the day’s cleaning. But as she went to place her cup in the sink, she froze. A brown cockroach scurried across the countertop, then another darted into a corner.

Her heart sank. “Why do these creatures even exist? What good do they do? And why are they in my house?” she thought in frustration.

That night, she couldn’t sleep. The thought of cockroaches crawling in her kitchen and perhaps even in her bedroom made her uneasy. She decided to research the next day to understand what these creatures really were and how to get rid of them.

Why Cockroaches Exist: Nature’s Little Cleaners

The next morning, Sara opened her laptop and began her search. To her surprise, she learned that cockroaches have existed for over 300 million years, much longer than humans. They are one of the most resilient creatures on Earth and play an important role in the ecosystem.

Cockroaches are often called nature’s cleaners. In forests and jungles, they eat decaying plants, dead animals, and waste materials, turning them into organic matter that enriches the soil. Without them, the natural world would have piles of waste that would take much longer to decompose.

Sara thought, “Well, that makes sense… they have a purpose in nature. But why my kitchen? My house isn’t a forest!”

That question brought her to the next part of her research — their harm to humans.

The Harm: A Threat to Health and Hygiene

Sara soon realized that although cockroaches help nature, they cause more harm than good when they invade human homes. Cockroaches carry germs and bacteria because of the dirty places they crawl through — sewers, garbage, drains. These bacteria can transfer to food and surfaces in the house, leading to illnesses like food poisoning, diarrhea, and even asthma allergies in some children.

The thought of their tiny feet running over her kitchen counter made Sara shiver. “They don’t belong here,” she said to herself firmly.

The Solution: How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

Determined to reclaim her home, Sara made a list of steps she would take to get rid of cockroaches — and keep them out for good.

Keep the kitchen clean — Cockroaches come looking for food crumbs and spills. Sara promised herself she would wipe counters every night and not leave dirty dishes in the sink.

Seal entry points — She noticed tiny cracks in the walls and around pipes. Cockroaches can squeeze through the smallest openings, so she planned to use caulk to seal these gaps.

Remove hiding spots — Clutter gives cockroaches places to hide. Sara decided to organize her cupboards, throw away old boxes, and keep everything tidy.

Fix water leaks — Cockroaches are drawn to water. A dripping tap in the kitchen was on her to-do list now.

Use baits and traps — She bought cockroach gel baits and sticky traps to reduce their numbers gradually.

Call professionals if needed — If her efforts didn’t work, she would hire a pest control service.

A Lesson Learned

Within a few weeks, Sara noticed her home was cockroach-free. The kitchen was cleaner and more organized, and she felt at peace.

That evening, as she sipped her tea once again, she reflected on what she had learned. “Cockroaches are part of nature, and they do help the world in their own way — just not in my house,” she smiled.

She had learned the balance between respecting nature and protecting her own health and hygiene. Cockroaches may have a reason to exist, but keeping them out of our homes is our right and responsibility.

Conclusion: Respect, but Remove

Cockroaches are a reminder that every creature on Earth has a purpose. They clean the world’s waste in the wild — but in our homes, they bring disease and discomfort. By understanding their nature, and by keeping our homes clean, sealed, and organized, we can keep these unwanted guests where they belong — outside.

Sara’s story shows that even something as unpleasant as a cockroach teaches us about balance in life: respect nature, but protect your own space.