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Nothing is worse than finding an insect infestation in your home. But unlike insects like spiders , Cockroaches tend to go unnoticed. Unless you have a large population, it is unlikely that you will see them. "The most common way that people realize that they have a problem is to see the real insects themselves, but there are other indications that cockroaches have taken up residence in a structure," said James Agardy , Ace, Technical and Training Manager at Viking pest control . And once you have identified these sneaky signs of cockroaches, you will want to call an exterminator right away. Continue to read to discover all the tiles and to make sure that your house remains without parasites.

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"If you have never entered an attached cockroach or a basement, you may have noticed a mold of moldy and unpleasant. This mixture of remains of food, dead insects and other organic matter is this that the cockroaches leave behind, "said pest expert Jordan Foster .

Foster continues to explain that cockroaches use "chemical messages", which include their perfume, to communicate with each other.

Molly Keck , specialist in the integrated antiparasitic control program and certified entomologist on the board of directors at Texas A & M Agrilife Extension Service , adds that cockroaches generally like humid and dark places, so they nest under the sinks, behind the refrigerators and dishwashers, and wherever food is found. Their most common places are the bathroom, the kitchen or the laundry room, so if you notice strange smells from these rooms, it could be cockroaches.

Cockroaches tend to come together in areas near the water, such as your sink or your kitchen - and they will generally leave a trail of evidence.

"Cockroaches that live in high -humidity areas generally produce dark matter and lead it when they crawl," explains Professional antiparasitic Specialist and entomologist Nicholas Martin . He notes that brands are generally found on horizontal surfaces.

"The cockroaches secrete a pheromone which leaves behind a starchy residue," adds Lorne Hanewich , business trainer at Clarks Pest . You should look for brownish streaks or smear along walls and surfaces. These will often appear in the kitchen while cockroaches are looking for food sources.

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"The cockroaches are very good at playing hide and seek," explains Martin. "However, they cannot hide their excrement." AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Smaller cockroaches produce excrement that resembles ground pepper, while adults leave cylindrical faeces, explains Martin. It warns that even a sparse quantity of excrement could be a sign of great infestation.

Hanwich points out that fecal material can also look like a coffee ground. "Check them in hidden areas such as kitchen cabinets, drawers and behind the devices," she said Better life .

Often, the excrement will be on horizontal and vertical surfaces, as well as areas where two surfaces meet like counters and cabinets.

Cafard egg bags are often found in the corners and corners of your kitchen, but Martin says that you probably find these cases (which only represent about a quarter of thumb) if you do not know where Look for them.

According to Prevention , THE Eggs are often laid "In a sheltered location like the cracks and crevices of your kitchen or your bathroom where they generally live."

Jim Mchale , president of JP Mchale Pest Management , note that only one case can contain 20 to 40 eggs and hatch in a month, it is therefore important to act quickly and destroy all the eggs you find.

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The cockroaches will nibble almost anything. Large infestations can leave marks to chew on a variety of items in your pantry, including food packaging, says Martin.

Georgios Likopoulos , expert in antiparasitic control at Fantastic services , add that they are attracted by heat and food residues around kitchen appliances. He advises to seal cracks or openings near these devices and ensure that any food is stored in hermetic containers.

Like snakes, cockroaches lose their skin. They do it because their exoskeletons do not grow with them. "As the cockroaches grow, they will mongle their exoskeletons and sometimes these flowing skins will also be observed," explains Agardy.

The case is generally white or light, looks like a deflated cockroach and is a little larger than the egg boxes. Hanewich says that finding these shell -shaped translucent remains can indicate an infestation.

However, be aware that cockroaches often hide their exoskeletons. "They are nocturnal and prefer dark, warm and isolated environments," explains Likopoulos, so check all areas with pipes, small openings or leftover food and water.

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It is always important to pay attention to the behavior of your animal, which can even help discover a Gardon infestation.

Animals have a strong smell and can sniff much more than normal if the cockroaches are present. "Cats and dogs can be unusually interested in certain areas if they feel the activity of the cockroach," said Hanewich.

Cockroaches are also attracted to pet food, so it is important to be very attentive to the area where they eat and where food is stored.

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