Apartments can be the perfect home for bed bugs, cockroaches, and a variety of insects, so A-1 Bonded Termite, Inc. compiled a list of the most common apartment bugs. Whether you live in a small complex or a high-rise building, insects capitalize on the many different areas to feed and find shelter. If you believe any of these common apartment bugs have found their way into your apartment, call the trusted professionals at A-1 Bonded Termite, Inc. to schedule an inspection.
#1 Rule: Keep Your Home Clean
Cleanliness is key to keeping bugs away from the beginning. Without clutter to find a home in, insects are less likely to stay. Along with clutter, regular cleaning is essential. Vacuum dust and crumbs regularly to eliminate potential food sources. Make sure to clean hard-to-reach areas as well. Try to keep food in sealed containers.
Ants
With over 12000 different species, ants are one of the most common insects in the US. They can seek out even the smallest crumb of food left out. Make sure to clean even a small mess before ants find it for you.
Termites
With 45 species in the US alone, termites can cause significant damage to structures and your belongings. These colonizing insects have a keen ability to seek out new habits. To keep their colonies hidden until the damage is substantial.
Spiders
Spiders are known predators of unwanted insects in your apartment. They might help keep other insects out but can also cause unwanted problems themselves. Some spiders in Anaheim are dangerous and can carry disease along with venomous bites.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches like termites are part of the Blattodea order. They dated 320 million years ago, and there are 4600 known species of cockroaches. Roughly 30 of them have made human habits their own.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs live in any condition, regardless of conditions. They are a reddish-brown color and feed on the blood of sleeping humans. Their presence is easily made noticeable by the bites they leave behind. The bites are commonly small red itchy bumps in the form of a straight line.
Silverfish
The silverfish insect, identified by its silver color and fish-looking body. They are not harmful to humans but can cause damage to many different household items. Silverfish have a lifespan of 4 to 6 years. A natural deterrent is to sprinkle on the problem area cinnamon, but an infestation should be handled by a professional.
Fleas
Fleas are known to carry and transmit diseases, and if you have pets, chances are you’re familiar with this pest. They are found all over the world and are always searching for a new warm body for feeding. With the ability to jump up to 16 inches, they can quickly jump to a new host. Even though they do not prefer humans, they feed on any source of warm blood.
Millipedes
Generally, millipedes do not pose any danger to humans but can be damaging to plant life. They can, however, secrete a chemical from their pores as a defense mechanism. Their name, derived from Latin, meaning 1000 legs, but the most ever recorded was 750. Pillbugs, sowbugs, or “roly-polies” are also in the class Diplopoda.
Learn more about effective home pest control and commercial pest control in Anaheim by reaching out to A-1 Bonded Termite today!