3. Cockroach nymphs and drain flies
Unlike humans, drain flies are attracted to organic materials in moist areas, like domestic drains or garbage disposals. Pretty good description for their name, right?
If there’s a plumbing leak or some drains that aren’t taken care of, drain flies are going to be over the moon because they thrive in situations like these.
Even though these bugs are typically gray or brown in color, they have hairy wings that make them look similar to tiny black moths. The best method to get rid of these annoying insects is to make sure that your drains and garbage disposals are clean.
Drain flies aren’t the only insects that love garbage disposals and drains, because their smaller relatives, cockroach nymphs, like the same things. These bugs are wingless versions of adult cockroaches that love to hide in wet environments, such as underneath kitchen or bathroom sinks, so make sure you keep those areas clean.
If you notice that cleaning isn’t helpful and you already have an infestation at home, you should contact pest control ASAP. After your home is insect-free again, don’t forget to always clean up crumbs and seal access points while also eliminating clutter to protect your home from these annoying bugs.
4. Carpet beetles
Carpet beetles are not dangerous for your health, but I don’t think you’d like to have these ugly insects in your home, especially since they could be a real pain if they get into your carpet, clothes, or food storage.
These insects are tiny, oval-shaped, and can range in length from 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Given the fact that they mostly consume natural fibers like wool, fur, silk, and feathers, they’re also known as carpet beetles.
But don’t think that your dear clothes and fabrics are the only ones that can be eaten by these tiny insects, because they also love indulging in pantry items such as cereal and spices.
You can tell you have some visitors if you notice any weird and irregular-shaped holes in clothing, carpet, upholstery, and rugs. You’re not going to like this, but you might also see some fecal pellets or shed skin in your pantry or cabinets.
You can keep them at bay by making sure your home is cleaned and vacuumed, and don’t forget to store your food and clothing items well so that no carpet beetles can reach them.
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