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When you discover you have cockroaches in your house, you are disgusted and terrified for days. Finding out where they come from and why is essential because it allows you to solve the problem once and for all.
There may be very specific causes at the base of the infestation , so once they are found, you can finally rest easy.
Cockroaches often emerge at night in the summer during warm afternoons. When you least expect it, they come out of nowhere, there is nothing worse than turning on the light and finding one on the wall, standing, ready to run, losing the trail in a flash.
Everything you need to know about cockroaches
Cockroaches are cockroaches with an elongated and flattened body , brownish in color, they have long antennae, thin and robust legs and hooks that allow them to climb with extreme agility on any surface.
They can be of different characteristics or dimensions. Some are 3 to 4 cm long, others are larger, others have wings through which they move in a few seconds , others do not have them and therefore only walk.
In any case, whoever they are, they hide on balconies, in bathrooms, in the basement, in ravines and in cellars because they are hospitable places for them . In many cases they even hide under appliances. The reason is mainly one: they produce heat while in operation.
They especially love sheltered, humid, warm, dark, sheltered environments, but can obviously be found anywhere else, even inside closets or pantries, thanks to their adaptable nature.
What attracts cockroaches?
Cockroaches are attracted to crumbs, leftovers, sweets, cookies, in short, all sugary substances or jams, pasta, bread and finally meat.
As long as you find one from time to time, it’s not a problem or at least it is, but within the limits of a solution. When, on the other hand, the house is literally haunted , then it does become a serious problem. At this point it is natural to ask, where do they come from?
It should be known that among all the hypotheses, there are three that are particularly supported. There are three places from which cockroaches can come out in large numbers , at the base there is a great truth. Poor hygiene. The less hygiene there is, the more risk there is of having a real cockroach head.
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