Question 1

How can I tell if I have cockroaches in my home?

Accepted Answer

The main signs are the presence of live cockroaches, small black droppings, shed skins, eggs or an unusual smell in certain rooms.

Question 2

Does a single cockroach mean there’s an infestation?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. However, if you see them regularly or in broad daylight, there may already be a colony in the property.

Question 3

What attracts cockroaches into a house?

Accepted Answer

Cockroaches are mainly looking for food, water, warmth and hiding places. They are particularly attracted to food crumbs, rubbish bins, water leaks and damp rooms.

Question 4

Do cockroaches come out during the day?

Accepted Answer

They are mainly active at night. Seeing a cockroach during the day can be a sign of a serious infestation.

Question 5

How can you tell if it’s a cockroach dropping?

Accepted Answer

The droppings usually look like small black dots or coffee grounds. They are often found near hiding places or along paths.

Question 6

What is the difference between a baby cockroach and an adult?

Accepted Answer

The baby cockroach, known as a nymph, is smaller, darker and does not yet have fully developed wings.

Question 7

Can cockroaches fly?

Accepted Answer

Some species can fly or glide over short distances. That doesn’t make them any more dangerous, however.

Question 8

Are cockroaches dangerous to humans?

Accepted Answer

They hardly ever sting, but they can carry bacteria and produce allergens that may affect people with sensitivities.

Question 9

Where do cockroaches lay their eggs?

Accepted Answer

They usually lay their egg cases in dark, warm and hard-to-reach places: behind household appliances, under furniture, in cracks or near pipes.

Question 10

Should you squash a cockroach?

Accepted Answer

No, because it can spread bacteria, cause an unpleasant smell and, in some cases, scatter the eggs carried by a female.

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