Pests enjoy apartment living as much as their human occupants. The apartment is warm when it is cold outside and cool when it’s hot, offers plenty of dark hiding spots, beds for the entire clan, and of course, plenty of choices of food. Exactly what type of pests should concern apartment dwellers?
Cockroaches
The common apartment dweller found in apartments more often than all others combined is cockroaches. Where there is one cockroach, there are hundreds of others. As a nocturnal creature, cockroaches come out most often at night when the lights go out. A drunkard roach seen during the day likely means your apartment has a severe cockroach infestation.
Ants
Another extremely common pest found in apartment homes, ants live in colonies consisting of hundreds to thousands each. They generally venture indoors in search of food that is taken back to the colony. Even small amounts of crumbs or sticky from the bottom of a cup can attract ants into an apartment.
Spiders
One of the most feared apartment pests is the spider. Whilst only a few species of spiders are actually venomous, some do bite, and the sight of this pest understandably sends many people into a deep panic. Spiders, however, do their best to avoid contact with humans. They often build webs high on ceilings or inside dark cabinets.
Rodents
Nothing is worse than spotting a mouse scurrying across the floor. Mice and rats are the two most common rodents found in homes. The rodents chew through materials, leave feces behind, and destroy food. Controlling rodent populations can be extremely difficult once they’re inside a home. You may find rodents hiding behind walls, inside cabinets, and inside cardboard boxes or bags.
Fleas
Fleas are especially common in the homes of pet owners, but even households without pets may find themselves bothered by a flea infestation. This tiny but mighty pest can jump and may perform stunts as great as Michael Jordan in his prime and make its way into your apartment.
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