Cockroaches are one of the most common pests. Whether in your home or even in your workplace, a cockroach is a great danger, not only for your health and that of everyone around you, but also for your business establishment.
In the space of just one year it is possible for a cockroach to reproduce about two million eggs that give rise to small other cockroaches. Usually attracted to food, these animals often hide during the day and only appear at night to hunt for food to survive. They feed on anything: from the food on display in your home, to the feces of your animals, cockroaches are able to eat anything they can.
Remember: the discovery of a cockroach infestation requires immediate action, preventing health problems associated with this insect. A single cockroach produces secretions and odors that can affect the taste of food and transmit various diseases, like gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting, eczema and even asthma. Imagine what a plague of these animals is not capable of doing!
Don’t be shy about seeking help if you have a cockroach infestation in your home. Many believe that lack of hygiene is one of the main reasons for the appearance of this pest. The truth is that this is a myth. Although they are more easily attracted to dirtier places, as long as food is available in your home, it doesn’t matter to them whether the house is clean or dirty.
The cockroach will settle for any location to survive. So, pay attention to these five signs and pay close attention to the presence of these pests in your home. The sooner you find them, the sooner you get rid of them.
1. Stains on Surfaces
Pay attention to the appearance of stains on horizontal surfaces and in the corners of the walls. Especially if cockroaches are near your sink or other surface with water, these pests will produce brown spots and irregular shapes around your home.
Pay attention to these details, it is the first step to understand if there is the presence of cockroaches looking for food.
2. Presence of an Abnormal Odor
We may never notice this detail, but a cockroach infestation produces a musty odor, especially if the place where they are present is not very ventilated.
A cockroach can be found in basements and sewers, that is, damp and dirty places that have this odor that cockroaches carry.
3. Live Cockroaches in Bathrooms and Kitchens
These areas of your home are, most of the time, the main places where this animal can appear. In addition to being wetlands, the kitchen is the place for food, so that’s where they’ll be.
Before going to bed, go through your kitchen and see if you come across any cockroaches. As they only show up at night, it’s the perfect time to pick them up and find out if they’re already inside your house.
4. Waste
Like any other pest, cockroaches leave powdery black feces that you can see around your home. Although they are very small, it is possible to notice this detail.
Leave your kitchen tidy before going to sleep and check if there is any of this waste the next day!
5. Damage to your Home
If your food is well stored, cockroaches will find difficult to reach it. Check all your foods that are usually exposed outside the fridge, like bread. Also don’t forget to check your product packaging, as well as your books and leather materials.
If any cockroaches have been found in any food, do not eat it!
Now that you know some of the main signs that identify the presence of cockroaches on your property, pay attention to all these details. Don’t forget that cockroaches are one of the most adaptable animals on the planet and their reproduction can be massive if conditions allow.
Don’t underestimate the fight to eliminate these insects, nor be ashamed to talk to a professional team capable of helping you! The secret to combating this pest is through a professional team, such as Doutor Pragas, capable of identifying the species, finding the nests and eliminating 100% of all infestations in your home.
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