If you\u2019re looking to rent an apartment, there is a list of nightmares in your head. Noisy neighbors, non-functioning heat, and roach infestations are often high on the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cockroaches are major concerns for all renters. They are unwelcomed house guests, living rent-free, infesting the whole building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s usually after you\u2019ve signed the lease that you realize that the apartment has a cockroach infestation cooking up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In these circumstances, our beloved renters have one major question: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do all apartment buildings have roaches?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We now know that roaches live almost as much as humans do in apartment buildings. These insects reside in most apartment buildings and can make living there a complete nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s look a bit deeper into this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s wrong to generalize, it is immensely common for apartment buildings to have cockroaches hidden away in dark, moist, and warm corners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As sad as it is, these creatures tend to reside in apartment buildings and homes due to the consistent availability of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reality is that roaches are basically everywhere<\/a>, and are extremely well adapted to living in the same sorts of environments that humans live in. That means that even if there’s not an active roach infestation in your building, <\/em>there are still likely to be roaches in the area, hunting for new places to set up shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if there’s not an active roach infestation in your building, there are still likely to be roaches in the area, hunting for new places to set up shop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These insects emerge at night while hunting for food and drinks. However, don\u2019t be fooled by their apparent hunger; these creepy crawlies don\u2019t only look for crumbs. Your kitchen drain with food, your lid-less trash can, or even open packages in your kitchen pantry can be major sources of attraction for these pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important to note that cockroaches are some of the most resilient insects. Therefore, their survival rate is fairly high, considering they can even live for almost a week without their heads. Additionally, these cockroaches are also open to eating everything and anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These insects are great at adapting to different environments, which makes them highly resilient. This makes these roaches a common sight at least once in a rented apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before determining the possibility of an infestation, it is integral to know that cockroaches are great at hiding and take pride in being sneaky. They excel at hiding to the extent that you won\u2019t detect their presence within an apartment you plan on renting unless you know the exact hiding spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since knowing the hiding places of these sneaky insects is integral, we encourage looking into the following areas if you wish to get to the bottom of a potential cockroach infestation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most large apartments are professionally treated for roaches, even as a prophylactic measure. It’s always a good idea to ask about previous roach infestations before<\/em> you rent! It’s also a good idea to make sure that your lease states that the landlord will be responsible for roach and insect spraying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most large apartments are professionally treated for roaches, even as a prophylactic measure. It’s always a good idea to ask about previous roach infestations before you rent!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain signs act as warning labels for a potential cockroach infestation. If you\u2019re unaware of these, you won\u2019t realize that there may be an army of roaches swarming about within your home. Therefore, here are some visible cues that may help you detect an infestation and run for the hills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve entered one of the building apartments and sensed something off about the smell in it, we recommend packing up and leaving before the tenant could manipulate you into renting the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A musty and unpleasant odor can signify dirty old tenants or a possible cockroach infestation. Both options are heavily discouraged. Certain cockroach types let out a strong oily smell, so you may have to sniff around the apartment to ensure that there is no sign of a cockroach infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contrary to what it may seem, cockroach tracks aren\u2019t typical footprints. On the contrary, a cockroach track usually comes in droppings<\/a>. These insects are fairly open regarding their feces and don\u2019t hesitate before doing it all over their walking trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These closely resemble coffee grounds or ground-up pepper and are usually out for the world to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you detect a cockroach sprawling around the apartment during the day, this is a major sign of a cockroach infestation going around<\/a>. These insects are nocturnal and generally dislike light<\/a>. They usually only come out at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, a visit during the day means that the infestation is excessively bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, a visit during the day means that the infestation is excessively bad.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two main functions that cockroaches operate on are releasing eggs and eating. If there is a cockroach infestation going around, you may come across an egg casing<\/a> which contains 10-50 eggs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find various empty casings around, you can be assured that a cockroach infestation is going around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDo All Apartment Buildings Have Roaches?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nHow can I detect a cockroach infestation inside an apartment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. A musty odor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Roach Tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Visits during the day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Proof of releasing eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Molted Roach Husks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n