Signs of Cockroach Infestation in Calgary
Cockroaches are masters at hiding. Learn the telltale signs that indicate you may have a roach problem in your home or business.
6 Signs You Have Cockroaches
Live Roaches
Seeing cockroaches during the day indicates a severe infestation—they're nocturnal and avoid light.
Droppings
Small, dark specks resembling coffee grounds or black pepper, often in kitchen cabinets, drawers, or corners.
Egg Casings (Oothecae)
Brown, oval-shaped casings about 8mm long. Each contains up to 50 eggs. Finding these means active breeding.
Musty Odor
A strong, oily, musty smell. Large infestations produce a distinctive unpleasant odor.
Smear Marks
Brown, irregular smear marks on walls and surfaces near water sources where roaches travel.
Shed Skins
Cockroaches molt 5-8 times before adulthood. Finding shed skins indicates growing population.
Why Act Immediately?
Cockroaches aren't just disgusting—they're dangerous. They spread bacteria, trigger allergies, and contaminate food.
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Disease Carriers
Spread E. coli, Salmonella, and 30+ types of bacteria
Allergy Triggers
Their droppings and shed skins cause asthma and allergies
Rapid Reproduction
One German cockroach can produce 300,000 offspring per year