--- title: How Roaches Survive Winter in Newton, MA description: Roaches may be tough, but New England winters can be tough, too. 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It's been said that they will long outlast humankind; but that doesn't mean survival has been easy on them. Making it through winter requires some strategic moves, especially in harsh New England weather.  ![How Roaches Survive Winter in Newton, MA](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTHER/ROACH%20ON%20PIPE.jpeg?width=300&name=ROACH%20ON%20PIPE.jpeg)[Cockroaches](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/roaches-in-massachusetts-what-you-should-know) don’t hibernate or migrate and cannot survive freezing temperatures. They must find warm shelter to outlast the winter. Unfortunately, sometimes your cozy home is a highly attractive option. So what are the hotspots for roaches during winter in Newton, Massachusetts? **Outside** **Wood piles.** Lumber piles or stacked firewood can provide enough warmth to survive the cold months. **Decaying trees.** Dead trees and rotting stumps offer shelter from winter elements. **Leaf piles**. Leaf litter and other yard waste insulates roaches from inclement weather conditions. **Inside** **Walls and rafters.** Roaches will cozy up in drywall or insulation if there is access. **Chimneys.** Structurally deficient or ungrated chimneys provide survival opportunities for roaches and other flying pests. **Kitchens.** With many dark nooks and crannies and plentiful food opportunities, some species of roaches are perfectly happy to make your kitchen their home- particularly in cabinets and pantries. **Appliances.** Toasters, microwaves, refrigerators, even game consoles, offer two of a roach's favorite things: warmth and darkness.  **Basements.** Roaches tend to gravitate to damp, dark areas. Basements are often the most humid area of our homes, and provide plenty of dark hiding spaces. **Drains and pipes.** Like most living things, roaches need water to survive. Drains and pipes provide water sources and can often lead them to warmer areas deeper inside your home. 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