Seeing baby cockroaches in the bedroom is a bad sign. The presence of cockroaches in any room other than the kitchen is indicative of an advanced infestation. This is because cockroach infestations usually start in the kitchen. The only reason the insects would move to another room is that the kitchen’s colony is growing too large to sustain itself there. You need the help of a professional to get rid of cockroaches, especially when it has advanced this far. If you are seeing baby cockroaches in your bedroom and need help, give Cockroach Control Toronto a call.
The most likely species of cockroach you are seeing in the bedroom is the German cockroach. German cockroach babies are tiny and dark brown, with two long antennae sticking out from their heads. Babies, also known as nymphs, don’t have wings yet. German cockroaches get bigger with age and molt about 6 or 7 times before reaching adulthood. These insects reach sexual maturity at 60 days of age. As adults, German cockroaches each have a visible pair of wings on their backs, and two horizontal black stripes that stretch from the head to the base of the wings.
If you’re seeing baby cockroaches in the bedroom, adults have found their way in there from other rooms in the building. The cockroach infestation likely stems from the kitchen and is spreading from that room to the next. Cockroaches are attracted to warmth, humidity, and food, so they prefer the kitchen but will move on if there are too many bugs in that space. Remember that cockroaches will eat just about anything and can go without food for a long time. That means that things like dirty laundry and just a few crumbs on the ground are enough to sustain a cockroach population. Baby cockroaches can even make it in your clothes! Luckily the dryer is a viable solution. However the most often location of baby cockroaches in the kitchen, they like hiding in cupboards and we have a great article on how to keep cockroaches out of cupboards.
There’s no time to wait with cockroaches. These bugs carry diseases with them and produce an odorous mess that will make your home unlivable in no time at all. The only way to solve this problem is to hire a pest removal technician. The technician will be able to identify where the cockroaches are hiding and what is allowing them to multiply so much. He or she will use commercial-grade pesticides that will eliminate the cockroaches much more effectively than store-bought products and DIY solutions. Professionals have the tools and know-how to properly get rid of them. You can also ask them for advice on what you can do to help prevent this from happening again.
Our experts at The Exterminators Inc. are experienced in cockroach removal. No matter the severity, we’re ready to help. At The Exterminators Inc. , we use an ultra-light volume mist that reaches deep into the cracks and crevices of your home where cockroaches may be hiding and eliminate them on the spot. Our pesticides have a residual effect that stops the cockroaches from coming back. Our services are backed by our 3 and 6-month warranties. Call Pest Control Toronto – The Exterminators Inc today.
