I dreamt that there was a cockroach with tiny earplugs
Dreams about insects are often indicative of small but persistent problems that are bothering you much like the insect which is small but can be an irritant. In this dream, the presence of a cockroach with earplugs symbolizes something that may be bothering you and you are trying to avoid dealing with. Earplugs also suggest that you may be trying to shut out or disregard something that needs to be heard or dealt with.
Perhaps there is something in your life that you need to address, whether it's a problem in a personal relationship, a difficult situation at work or something else altogether. To gain a better understanding of what this dream might represent, you should consider what is currently troubling you the most and try to deal with it head-on.