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How long does it take for roaches to infest a house?

How long does it take for roaches to infest a house?

It doesn't take long for roaches to completely infest a house. It depends slightly on the type of roach, but German roaches, for example, breed very rapidly. These roaches will reproduce about every 6 weeks and will produce about 40…
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How do I get rid of roaches fast?

How do I get rid of roaches fast?

The sooner you start, the sooner you will get rid of these nasty insects. Performing a treatment that is a combination of residual insecticides and baits delivers the fastest-lasting results. It is not good enough to simply kill a few…
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Does 1 cockroach mean there are more?

Does 1 cockroach mean there are more?

Generally, yes. It would be very rare and very unlikely that you could ever have just one roach. Roaches are social insects and prefer to be around each other. In addition, roaches breed rapidly, so most likely the roach you…
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Does seeing one roach mean there more?

Does seeing one roach mean there more?

The answer to this is almost certainly YES. It is rare that the roach you see is the only roach around. Roaches are excellent hiders, and therefore, they can infest a house without the occupant even knowing about their presence.…
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Do dead cockroaches attract more?

Do dead cockroaches attract more?

This is a little inconclusive. Roaches do release an aggregation pheromone that attracts other roaches, but whether or not any of this lingers on a dead roach is inconclusive. Roaches have amazing survival instincts and will likely avoid other dead…
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Should I kill a cockroach?

Should I kill a cockroach?

Most people do not want cockroaches as pets. So, unless you are one of the very few people that want to raise cockroaches as a pet, I would eliminate them. In addition to being considered a very disgusting insect, cockroaches…
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Why do I suddenly have roaches?

Why do I suddenly have roaches?

The most likely answer is not that you suddenly have roaches, but that you are just now noticing that you have roaches. Roaches will quietly grow their populations in cracks and crevices and remain totally hidden. Then, as their population…
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Do roaches come up through drains?

Do roaches come up through drains?

It is definitely a horrible thought and is a frequently asked question, but yes, roaches can crawl up and out of a drain. Regularly used drains will be less frequently used by roaches. However, drains that have a lot of…
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Is it possible to have one roach in your house?

Is it possible to have one roach in your house?

It is very unlikely that you would only have one roach in your house. First of all, where did the roach come from? It probably had a parent and siblings. Where are they? Roaches are expert hiders, and so it…
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Should I be worried if I found one cockroach?

Should I be worried if I found one cockroach?

As a general rule, yes. Seeing one cockroach is more like just the tip of the iceberg. Our experience is that if you see one, then there are quite a few more, and these roaches are excellent at hiding and…
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