Cockroaches are irritating insects that can nest anywhere in a home and become a real problem. They are among the species that most annoy people, and the issue is that they can be present without notice. The truth is that when they are seen during the day, it often means the infestation has already reached a large level because cockroaches are nocturnal and tend to stay hidden during daylight hours.
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Where do cockroaches hide?
To be precise, cockroaches don’t simply hide; they establish nests. As noted earlier, they are nocturnal creatures. Here are four characteristics of ideal nesting habitats for cockroaches:
- Heat
- Moisture
- Darkness
- Food, especially organic residues and oils
Cockroaches can shelter in damp and shadowy corners.
Therefore, any space that gathers them can host a nest:
- In cracks and behind baseboards
- Drains and pipes
- Behind kitchen cabinets
- In exhaust hoods
- Near motors of household appliances
The key to eliminating cockroaches at home
Matty Sirvent
A cockroach nest in a refrigerator motor?
Yes, that is common in kitchens where movement is frequent. The refrigerator motor provides heat, and its humidity plus the presence of food scraps and oils creates a perfect conditions for roaches to thrive in hidden spots. Technicians often encounter this scenario when repairing a damaged compressor at the bottom of a fridge, where a mixture of semi-solid oil and both live and dead cockroaches can be found.
How can pests be eliminated?
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The first rule is thorough cleaning, including those hard-to-see corners. Cockroaches settle where there is food, so removing available food sources helps prevent nesting. Food is the main controllable factor.
But once nesting has occurred, supermarket pesticides often fail to solve the problem and professional pest extermination services may be necessary.