Roach

For specific critters, see Roach (critter) and Cockroach.

Roaches, or cockroaches are small insects that can be found skittering about in the dankest corners of Azeroth. A nuisance to most, their incredible survivability sets them apart from other species, and most creatures cannot withstand a fraction of the harsh conditions that roaches can thrive in. However, not even cockroaches were strong enough to withstand the demonic corruption in Felwood. Some roaches have developed a resistance to fire. The outer member of the roaches' eggs protect the larva from incineration, and it is here in incubation that they gain the ability to resist the scorching temperatures of their volcanic environment.

The cockroaches of Deepholm can burrow into stone itself to make their nests. The roaches of the Dread Wastes dwell in the shadows. Some people swear the shadows travel with them.

Nether roaches have adapted to the cold vacuum of space and require no air to survive, though inside it bears almost no resemblance to a common roach.

Notable

•   Fester <Battle Pet>

Types

•   Cockroach
•   Dupe Bug (removed)
•   Flesh-Eating Insect
•   Ihgaluk Roach
•   Pesky Bug
•   Plagued Roach (removed)
•   Plagueroach
•   Warspear Cockroach
•   Wood Mite

As a companion pet

• Cockroaches and roaches can be captured in pet battles in many zones across the world.
• Death's Head Cockroaches can be captured in pet battles in Mount Hyjal.
• Deepholm Cockroaches can be captured in pet battles in Deepholm.
• Experimental Roach and Junkheap Roach can be captured in pet battles on Mechagon Island]].
• Fire-Proof Roaches can be captured in pet battles in Frostfire Ridge and Mount Hyjal.
• Irradiated Roaches can be captured in pet battles around New Tinkertown in Dun Morogh.
• Locusts can be captured in pet battles in Uldum.
•  [Mechanical Cockroach] can be bought from Micro Zoox in Dun Morogh for 1  [Pristine Gizmo].
• Nether Roaches can be captured in pet battles in the Netherstorm.
• Resilient Roaches can be captured in pet battles in the Dread Wastes.
• Tainted Cockroaches can be captured in pet battles in Felwood.
•  [Undercity Cockroach] can be purchased from  Jeremiah Payson in the Undercity and  Dealer Rashaad in the Netherstorm.
• Void-Scarred Locust can be captured in pet battles in the Black Empire-assaulted Uldum.