Are you afraid of cockroaches? For many people, cockroaches are the natural enemies of human beings , and even some people will seriously affect their daily life because of cockroaches. So what is the love and hatred between cockroaches and humans? Today, let us talk about "Why are humans afraid of cockroaches"! Recently, a lot of people are "startling every step of the way" when they go out, because every summer there will be a lot of "little strong" in the streets and alleys of Taiwan, and they will even invade the house, which really makes people overwhelmed! Cockroaches can almost be said to be "public enemies of the people". Many people scream when they see cockroaches and dare not even hit them, and they are too scared to go to the toilet or kitchen. Some netizens also shared that they were scared by cockroaches once when they were young. Just leave a shadow and even, there are people who want to sell their houses because of cockroaches! What's even more amazing is that the fear of cockroaches is not unique to Taiwan or a specific cultural circle , nor is it a characteristic of modern people . In fact, people from all over the world almost hate cockroaches! For people who hate cockroaches, it not only looks unpleasant, but also moves very fast, especially the kind that can fly, which makes many people get goosebumps just thinking about it . However, these qualities are obviously not unique to cockroaches. Why do people have such a strong fear of cockroaches? In today's video, we are going to talk about why people are afraid of cockroaches? Are cockroaches really a serious "hazard" to humans ? Is there a way to overcome this fear of cockroaches? But here I want to remind everyone that some cockroaches may appear next. Of course, there will not be too shocking pictures. We will replace them with Q-version animations or put mosaics on them. But if you really hate cockroaches , you can look at illustrations or mosaics. People who are also afraid of pictures still suggest that you just listen to this episode and listen to it. Before starting today's discussion , let us enter a period of business service time! [Humans have been afraid of cockroaches since ancient times? 】 First, though perhaps reluctantly, for the sake of the discussion that follows , let's take a brief look at the history of cockroaches as a species and their interactions with humans. Cockroaches are omnivorous insects . There are more than 4,000 known species of cockroaches, and dozens of them are "domestic cockroaches" that enter human dwellings. The history of cockroaches can be traced back to 3.25 BC. Hundreds of millions of years are much longer than humans, and they are also the oldest existing insects on the earth. In other words, humans have been living with cockroaches since their birth. According to some historical research, humans may have hated cockroaches a long time ago. Some scholars say It was found that the ancient Egyptians had formulated a "spell" to pray to Khnum, the sheep-headed god, to help expel cockroaches. In the first century AD, the well-known ancient Roman writer "Pliny the Elder" also described cockroaches as " Disgusting pests" let alone in modern times. Due to the advancement of knowledge and science and technology, people have developed various insecticides and cockroach medicines in the hope that all cockroaches will disappear! However, is it really possible that cockroaches have lived on the earth for so long to witness the demise of dinosaurs and the 5 million years of human evolution and want to exterminate them? [Humans, can cockroaches be exterminated? 】 Let me start with a conclusion that may disappoint many people . For now , it is almost impossible to see cockroaches go extinct because they are really too strong. First of all, as living fossil cockroaches that have lived and evolved on the earth for hundreds of millions of years The environmental adaptability is very strong . Experiments have found that German cockroaches can live for 7 to 10 days at room temperature without eating or drinking. If there is water, they can even live for 42 days without food. Moreover, cockroaches are omnivorous insects. The ability to "not picky eaters" is also one of their strengths. They eat everything from kitchen scraps, garbage, feces, blood, phlegm, even wood, paper, rags, etc. ! When food is scarce, cockroaches will even share the corpses of their companions , so even if your house is cleaned up, cockroaches are still likely to survive. In addition, the reproductive ability of cockroaches is also amazing. For German cockroaches, they can reproduce at most in a year. One hundred thousand offspring Moreover, when there are no male cockroaches, female cockroaches can even reproduce rapidly through "parthenogenesis". It can be said that as long as there are cockroaches in the house once, it means that various insecticidal methods have been used. If the "bottom" is cleared, then the Xiaoqiangs may come back again by relying on their super fast reproduction ability , and they may also develop resistance to the pesticides you use and become stronger! The cockroach is so strong that it is difficult to exterminate, although it is a frustrating thing, but in fact , it may not be a good thing for us humans if the cockroach is really "extinct" 【For humans, cockroaches are actually very important? 】 Cockroaches, which have existed on the earth for a long time, have long been an important part of the ecosystem. Not only are they omnivorous, but they also help material circulation. Some cockroaches also have the function of pollinating plants. Moreover, cockroaches themselves play an important role in the food chain, so if cockroaches In addition , cockroaches often play an important role in human life. First of all, cockroaches are actually one of human food. For example, there are some cockroach dishes in Southeast Asia. In recent years , the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations It also advocates "insect food instead of meat" because these "edible insects" including cockroaches not only multiply rapidly, but also are rich in nutrition, which can help reduce pollution and food shortages. In addition, cockroaches are also "medicinal materials" that can cure diseases "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", "Compendium of Materia Medica" and other ancient Chinese medical books have mentioned that cockroaches (cockroaches) were used as medicines to treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis and other diseases. Modern pharmacological research has found that cockroaches can be used for wound healing. Not only that, but also in the medical field of immunity, anti-fibrosis, etc. Many studies on genetic nerves and endocrine use cockroaches as experimental objects, and many experts and scholars are committed to developing the value of cockroaches and applying their characteristics to rescue and environmental protection. Materials science, military, etc., in various fields. For example, scientists in Japan use electric current to control the movement of cockroaches and install lenses and detectors on their backs, hoping that in the future, when natural disasters such as earthquakes occur, cockroaches can enter the disaster area. , to help search for survivors. However, since cockroaches are so "useful", why are people so afraid of cockroaches? [Why are people afraid of cockroaches? 】 There are many reasons why people are afraid of cockroaches. The most intuitive one is the characteristics of cockroaches themselves, such as fast movement, flying, bad smell, unpleasant appearance, super viability, etc. In addition, domestic cockroaches are also generally recognized. Pests Because they may carry germs and cockroaches, their feces, and ruminants are common allergens, some people think that humans' fear and aversion to cockroaches is natural, natural , and may even be humans to avoid exposure to germs Allergens, and evolved habits. However, some scholars pointed out that many creatures have similar shortcomings. For example, fireflies that many people like are actually very similar to cockroaches, and mosquitoes that often carry viruses and can bite people are also better than cockroaches. It is much more dangerous , but most people are much more afraid of cockroaches than other animals, so these reasons are not sufficient . Some scholars believe that the fear of cockroaches is actually more likely to be "acquired" . For example, some scientists Monkeys who are afraid of snakes in nature are found After being kept with monkeys that have been raised by humans and have never seen snakes for a long time, the monkeys raised by humans also "learned" to be afraid of snakes. This experiment shows that fear can be learned. Ecologists interviewed by the BBC also said that people are very fond of cockroaches. Fears can usually be traced back to childhood experiences . For example, seeing parents screaming at cockroaches may form a fear of cockroaches in children. In other words, the habit of being afraid of cockroaches may be slowly developed through this "learning" method. Slowly passed down and spread out. Of course, in real life, everyone’s reasons for being afraid of cockroaches are different and may even be affected by multiple factors. However, no matter what the reason is, being afraid of cockroaches is already a very common phenomenon , and some people are even afraid of cockroaches. It will affect your normal life So, how do you overcome this fear? 【How to overcome the fear of cockroaches? 】 Everyone’s degree of fear of cockroaches is not the same. The more serious ones may even suffer from the psychological disease of “phobia” , which refers to the patient’s strong fear of a specific object or situation. As for the situation of heart palpitations, shortness of breath and even coma when facing that object, in clinical practice, cockroaches are indeed a common fear object, and there is even "Katsaridaphobia" (Katsaridaphobia) in English. ) This special word So, if the fear of cockroaches really causes a lot of trouble to yourself, you may need to seek medical assistance. In terms of treatment, doctors may use antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs combined with psychotherapy to relieve the patient. However , the vast majority of people who are afraid of cockroaches are not serious enough to suffer from phobias. For those who are generally afraid of cockroaches, doctors suggest that they can use "systematic desensitization method", which means to make every bit, Gradually expose yourself to fearful situations to allow your body and mind to adapt to the stimulation of the environment . For example, for people who are afraid of cockroaches, you can start with static cockroach pictures, start with Q-version paintings, and then look at real ones. The photo then goes from a single cockroach to a group of cockroaches, and then slowly progresses to the video and then to the live cockroaches. In this way, I gradually adapt to my fear of cockroaches. In foreign countries, there are even "AR amplification" Reality" technology to help reduce fear. Of course, the doctor also emphasized that if the fear of cockroaches really causes a lot of trouble to oneself, it is the safest choice to seek medical assistance [our point of view] we are in the process of researching information I found that there are so many people who resonate with the "fear of cockroaches". There are countless netizens sharing their experiences of being afraid of cockroaches or fighting cockroaches in various forums . In our team, there are also many people who know cockroaches rationally. It's just a very common insect , but it's hard to restrain my fear when I see it. But in retrospect, most of us seem to be really not that afraid of cockroaches when we were young, and we can even beat cockroaches with bare hands . Of course, now This is already impossible. Just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable, so at least as far as we are concerned, this fear of cockroaches may indeed be learned. Of course, there are still many people who are not afraid of cockroaches. These people Maybe you will be very puzzled by other people's violent reaction to cockroaches , and you will feel that cockroaches are "obviously not that scary", then we are very grateful to those colleagues, relatives and friends around us who are not afraid of cockroaches when Xiaoqiang appears. Cockroach" heavy responsibility! But sometimes, when people say things like "It's just a worm", "You are too timid, your reaction is too exaggerated" , I still feel a little hurt in my heart , so I hope that the warriors who are not afraid of cockroaches can try Understand and tolerate friends who are afraid of cockroaches because no matter what the reason for the fear is, those emotions are real and it is not very easy to overcome . If it has a serious impact on life, it may be better to seek medical assistance! Okay, finally I want to ask everyone, are you afraid of cockroaches? why? 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