How To Tell If You Have Cockroaches And What To Do About Them

How To Tell If You Have Cockroaches And What To Do About Them

4 May 2019
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Cockroaches are an unpleasant house guest that you don't want hanging around your home. If you have cockroaches, you may not even be aware that they're in your home until you have a problem with them. A cockroach infestation is something you should leave to a professional. Read on for ways to tell if you have cockroaches in your home and what you can do about them.

Streak Marks

Streak marks or greasy marks on your walls, especially on the lower portions of your walls where cockroaches are crawling, are a good indication that you could have a problem. Clean up those streaks, and check if they reappear after a day or two. This can help you be sure if they are from cockroaches or if they were caused by other things.

Foul Odor

Cockroaches give off a foul odor. If your home is suddenly smelling a little different, or your belongings smell of this same odor, it may be due to cockroaches in your home. If you only have a few cockroaches, the odor may not be as noticeable.

Droppings

Cockroaches leave droppings behind, just like most other living things. They leave small round droppings that are only about a millimeter or two in size. If you are finding these droppings around your home, such as in your cabinets, in your pantry, beneath sinks or on cooking surfaces, or elsewhere in your home, it could be due to a cockroach infestation. Wipe up the droppings using a cleaner such as bleach wipes to help sanitize these areas.

Skin Sheddings

Cockroaches shed their skins throughout their lifetime, and they are usually found where the cockroaches nest. Keep an eye out for skin sheds, and if you notice these in abundance laying around your home, you most likely have an infestation. Take a look around where you have spotted the skin sheds for a nest of cockroaches.

Getting Rid Of Cockroaches

If you have found any of the above in your home, it's time to take action. Start by setting cockroach traps around your home where you have found droppings or skin sheds. Spraying an insecticide can also help to kill cockroaches, as will setting off an insect bomb. Call a professional for help if you suspect that you have cockroaches.

Cockroaches are not a pest that you want living with you under your roof. Hire a cockroach control service such as Good News Pest Solutions for a thorough inspection of your home and to get rid of any pests that are found.

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