if we somehow found a way to eliminate roaches from the earth, would this affect the ecosystem negatively?

Answer 1

Cockroaches are insects of the order Blattodea (the name Blattaria is often used, but it is not interchangeable [1]). The names of the order are derived from Greek blatta, meaning "cockroach". There are roughly 3,500 species in 6 families. Cockroaches exist worldwide, with the exception of the polar regions and in elevations above 2,000 m (6,500 ft).

Among the most well-known species are the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, which is about 3 cm long, and the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about 1½ cm long. Tropical cockroaches are often much bigger, and in turn prehistoric forms such as the Permian Apthoroblattina were several times as large as these. When infesting buildings, cockroaches are considered pests; however, out of the thousands of species, only a small handful are considered pests.

A 2005 national study on factors that affect asthma in inner-city children shows that cockroach allergens appear to worsen asthma symptoms more than other known triggers. This study, funded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is the first large-scale study to rank asthma triggers according to severity.

Answer 2

Although I have no love for the pests eliminating them from the ecosystem would leave an open spot in the ecosystem they have had for I think as far back as the dinosaurs. It will take a loongggg time for another specis to adapt to the roaches function.

Answer 3

Yes it would, but there is no need to go into detail because your question is hypothetical and completely moot. The species of roaches are so varied and physiology so resilient that one would probably have to simultaneously elevate the temperature of the entire planet's surface to above 250 degrees for a period of at least 72 hours. That would kill the majority of life forms, but as roaches are more resilient then the majority of other life forms if anything did survive it would be them.

Answer 4

Roaches are a part of the ecosystem, they are the third part of the circle. Roaches are the decomposers, they eat and break down dead organic material. So with out roaches we would be missing a huge group of decomposers.

Answer 5

Who knows, it seems to me God put them here to irritate us, or let those know they are complete slobs. It seems it would not affect the ecosystem, but given how elaborate the earth is - it just may upon the elimination or roaches ...

Answer 6

of course, removing any one animal, no matter how insignificant it may seem will negatively affect the ecosystem. not only are you eliminating a creature that is key in recyclying organic waste but they are also a major food source for many other creaures and i'm sure they serve some other purposes as well.

Answer 7

Yes, because in the animal food chain, roaches sustain many large birds. Birds are the best friends of cattle: they pick their ticks and reduce infection in the cattle population, in essence, improving the quality of beef. Since many humans eat beef, roaches, even though they are pests, help farmers indirectly, and the stock market--directly. They sell billions of dollars worth of insecticide.
Boaz.

Answer 8

Sure would if most think of it that way. Negative feelings keep our presence noticed and helpful. Sure love and help does provide, motion and order appreciated help too. The roaches are diminishing their size on rainforests with more rain and fumigation in northern cities. Southern cities have proper sistems with no delay nor foam. With their dissapearance showers will last less and we shall provide proper effort on viruses and flies pollution. Waters would seem shallower and tides would last longer on disabled solstices. Bye.

Answer 9

I think that it would not because roaches feed on anything, including decaying things, and then crawls around spreading germs, and the roach is not the sole food source of any animal.

Answer 10

Probably would harm it. Whatever the roaches ate would now flourish and whatever ate the roaches would starve. Simple food web.