Roaches can be a problem, especially in places with warm climates like Hawaii. Dick’s Fumigation Services of Wailuku uses fumigation method to get rid of these and other pests, helping customers keep their homes clean. However, many people don’t even know that they have roaches in the house. Here, the area’s top pest control experts explain what to look for to determine whether you have an infestation.

4 Signs You Have Roaches

1. Droppings

If roaches have access to food in your home, they will eat it and leave behind droppings. The feces often look like small brown stains, but they can also resemble coffee grounds or oval pellets. If you notice droppings of any kind, hire a pest control service to evaluate the situation and eliminate the insects, even if they turn out to be something other than cockroaches.

2. Eggs

Roaches house their eggs in oblong brown casings called oothecae until they are ready to hatch. If you find these egg casings in your home, there is most likely an insect population nearby. You may notice these shells inside your pantries, behind the fridge, and in other sheltered areas where pests tend to build nests.

3. Unpleasant Odors

Roaches produce a pungent, musty odor that gets stronger as the population grows. Dead roaches can also smell bad, even when there’s only one. A pest control expert may recommend a fumigation service if you can smell insects when you walk in the house.

4. Visible Insects

If you see one roach, that can already be a problem, because they rarely travel alone. While you might only see one insect searching for food in the kitchen, there are most likely others in places you can’t see, like behind appliances or between the layers of a wall. A dead roach is just as much of a sign of infestation as a live one, so call a pest control company as soon as you see any bugs in the house. 

Do you have a roach problem at home? Call Dick’s Fumigation Services at (808) 244-7496 to schedule a removal treatment. They use fumigation to get rid of the problem quickly. They also offer bedbug and termite treatments to keep homes clean. The company has been serving the community for over seven decades and treated every pest control problem imaginable. Visit their website to learn more about their full range of services.