Can roaches be white?

Answer by  spragoo (1500)

Yes. They are roaches that are "molting" and they are white until their shell hardens. Usually when they are going through that they stay hidden. This could mean that there is a serious infestation and the molting ones are out searching for food. The old saying about roaches is that if you see one, then there are a hundred more.

Answer by  Ashley68 (404)

Roaches aren't normally white, but if one has just shed it's skin, it will appear to be a white color. Most roaches are a brown or black color. So, don't worry much! There isn't a new or special kind of roach within your home. If you see more roaches, be sure to find something to kill them with.

Answer by  Rani60 (351)

Roaches can go without eating for a month but will only live a week without water. If you see a white cockroach, it has just shed its skin.

Answer by  greggula (112)

Believe it or not cockroaches are white, at least temporarily. Cockroaches go through ecdysis (moulting). Cockroaches are white after ecdysis before tanning to the brown we all know and love.