You will have to know about what signs to look out for when cockroaches have invaded your home or building. The most fitting sign of a cockroach invasion is just by simply spotting them darting around in the home or building, but in most cases, due to them being nocturnal insects, they are not always that easy to detect. But lucky for us, cockroaches do leave a recognisable tell-tale odour as well as some other clear signs of infestation.

If you happen to have a serious infestation, cockroaches will often be seen scurrying around during daytime. These unlikable critters are quite distinctive and are easily identified. Usually between half an inch and about one inch long, cockroaches have flat long bodies and are coloured light or dark brown or even black. With their six legs and a set of longish antennae, these characteristics easily ensure the identification of a cockroach.

Shell Casings

The more severe the invasion, the more and more sightings you are likely to have during daylight hours. But, saying that, this is not always the case all of the time, of course, and regular daytime sightings can also indicate minor infestations. But given that cockroaches are mostly nocturnal and like to remain hidden during daylight hours, knowing just how to recognise some other signs of a cockroach infestation, is of the essence. Commercial pest control in Dagenham can identify and deal with such unpleasant matters in the most effective manner.

Another most common signature that cockroaches are present and in and around your home is the sighting of what are known as shell casings. These are egg cases from freshly hatched cockroaches, and look like small dark brown oval-shaped casings. Another thing to look out for is the presence of cockroach specks. These dark-coloured specks are faecal pellets and regurgitated food, and look like grains of ground pepper. (Yuck!)

That smell, smells like………

And then there’s that awful smell. Cockroaches give off an acrid and a very oily type of odour, which becomes even more pungent when there are large amounts of these insects present. Along with all the hygiene issues which are associated with a cockroach infestation, the terrible smell itself is unpleasant enough by itself and can even permeate food that is left exposed to the air.

One of the main problems in controlling a cockroach infestation isn’t just about killing visible cockroaches, as even the smallest infestation is usually much more extensive than it may appear. What is more important than locating and eliminating a cockroach nest is making sure your home or building is unwelcome to them so that will decide to go elsewhere. Cockroaches prefer warm habitats and will often move inside your home during the winter. In the case of a cockroach infestation where there may be several nests, you should contact pest control to get the matter professionally sorted.

Remember, you don’t choose them, they choose you, so maintain a clean home and don’t leave food or water out for them!