Since they are nocturnal insects, cockroaches live and eat in the dark. They enjoy dim, moist areas to hide and breed and can be living behind major appliances such as refrigerators, sinks and stoves, as well as under floor drains and other dark areas. Because they can flatten their bodies, cockroaches can also squeeze into tiny areas and can be found underneath mats and within walls.
Due to their nocturnal nature, it is difficult to spot cockroaches living in your home. So how do you know if you have a cockroach infestation and need to contact a professional exterminator? The following are some of the most common signs of a cockroach infestation.
Daytime visitor: If you see a cockroach crawling around during the day, you may have an infestation.
Cockroach feces: A cockroach infestation is usually noticeable by cockroach droppings scattered throughout the home. If you see cockroach feces around your home, you probably have an infestation and should contact professional pest control services. Large cockroaches leave black or brown cylindrical droppings while small roaches leave tiny black feces which look like coffee grounds or black pepper.
Unpleasant odor: Unlike other household pests such as bed bugs in MD, some cockroaches emit unpleasant odors called pheromones. During major infestations, you may smell a strong, musty or oily odor. In addition, you may find or smell the bodies of dead cockroaches throughout your home.
If you see any of these signs, contact Affordable Pest. We offer the tools and experience needed to indentify cockroach infestations and develop a treatment plan that will eliminate them from your home once and for all. Contact us to help get rid of cockroaches. We can also provide helpful information on how to get rid of bed bugs and other household pests.