What if we killed all the cockroaches (red bags)?

The red bag can survive anywhere, except under your shoes.

 But what if we crushed every red bag on earth?

 What effect will this have on the food chain?

 Will it get rid of major diseases?

 Oh, I have no hope.

 The fact is that these insects are more than the food of birds. It can be scary, but it also contributes to the survival of our planet. Like every animal, the red bag has a purpose. And what would happen to our forests if these insects did not exist?

Red bags live for only 3 days. But in those few months, they can grow to more than 3 centimeters (3 inches) tall. Despite their short life, this creature was born to survive. Don't be fooled by this urban legend, though. Although some red bags could have survived a nuclear catastrophe, they did not. And without an organism to provide waste, they won't last long. But they can stay underwater for 5 minutes and even avoid being flattened by your shoes. But if we squeeze a little harder and kill every red bag on the planet, we can crush some serious diseases.

Although red bags are not known to bite, their legs can be severely damaged. This sharp spinal cord can scratch you, leaving bacteria behind and entering your body. And when they run out of food, they can leave Salmonella, Cholera or make you sick with diarrhea. Without hiding in the shadow of these pests, we can prevent some diseases from spreading around the world.

But our happiness will not last long. Because as severe and painful as diarrhea can be, our environment needs it. No, not yours. Give me a chance to explain. You see, red bags eat dead and rotten organic matter. And their waste releases nitrogen, which is absorbed by the soil and distributed to plants and trees. If this important source of nitrogen disappears, our forests could be destroyed. And the trees alone will not be hungry.

Birds and rats rely on red bags for their daily food. Without the red bag, these species could be severely damaged. And the domino effect can kill predators that eat birds and mice, such as coyotes, cats and large birds of prey, and when you think your life was miserable with a red bag, it's too short without them. May be.

Scientists in China have made great strides in understanding the proteins found in red bags. They discovered that medicines made from these insects could help heal damaged skin and outer membranes of your organs. Red bag farms also provide protein for livestock and some humans. Losing the red bag could leave years of medical science behind and starve animals and humans alike. Wait, Red Bag Farm, is that a thing?

The red bags, as disgusting as they are, feed our planet and keep our soil fertile. Losing all these ugly little creatures can destroy the delicate balance of our environment. But don't lose sight of the pests. It may come back to bite you.