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Angel
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 Thu, Dec 28 2023, 10:42 am
My apartment has been invaded by tiny bugs with a great sense of presence.
They come out during the night hours only after the house is quiet.
If I am in my room for a while at night and then come out I see them crawling and they run away as soon as they see me.
I took a picture of one, just in case someone here can help me with advice how to get rid of them.
Thank you
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zaq
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 2:28 pm
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If you post the picture folks might be able to advise you. They don't necessarily have to be entomologists or exterminators.
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Living Princess
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 3:42 pm
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Looks like baby cock roaches
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Angel
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 4:25 pm
Don’t think so, they don’t grow too big.
If it’s a roach what am I supposed to do?
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harriet
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 4:28 pm
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Search your App Store, there are a lot of free apps that allow you to upload a picture and they’ll identify the bug (which you can then google how to get rid of). I use one app for insects and another for flowers/weeds and they’ve been very helpful!
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zaq
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 4:34 pm
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How big is it? If it's only about 1/16-1/8 inch, it could be a bedbug. Has anyone in the family experienced tiny little pinprick bites on their body, usually in groups of three? Do you see the bugs on or near the beds? Do you see tiny little black spots like ink on the bed or the bedding?
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Angel
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 4:39 pm
Ok, so the bug identifier identified it as a german roach. I am grossed out. Never had roached in my life.
Am highly pregnant so need sos home remedy.
So dear imas what’s my next step?
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emzod42
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 4:46 pm
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Keep everything really clean, put food away, keep open packages in fridge, and put out traps or call an exterminator. Or call landlord if you have one.
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harriet
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:15 pm
| Angel wrote: | Ok, so the bug identifier identified it as a german roach. I am grossed out. Never had roached in my life.
Am highly pregnant so need sos home remedy.
So dear imas what’s my next step? |
I’d google what’s an effective German roach killer and order it on Amazon on time for tomorrow hopefully!
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csstb
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:17 pm
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Definitely a cockroach. Boric acid is great and relatively safe, but it doesn’t work right away.
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Imateacher
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:18 pm
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Hi, German cockroaches are very difficult to get rid of. They multiply quickly and they get everywhere. I know bc I get infestations from my uostairs neighbors 🤢 I would call an exterminator and ask for gel and IGR spray. It’s worth the money and take care of it quickly
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Imateacher
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:19 pm
| Imateacher wrote: | | Hi, German cockroaches are very difficult to get rid of. They multiply quickly and they get everywhere. I know bc I get infestations from my uostairs neighbors 🤢 I would call an exterminator and ask for gel and IGR spray. It’s worth the money and take care of it quickly |
Forgot to say discard cardboard boxes immediately bc they live in them. Put all your food in plastic containers including cereal. Seal all food containers and throw out your garbage every night. Don’t leave food out
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Brit in Israel
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:20 pm
It looks like what I had last winter in my bathroom.
OP is it in your bathroom?
Where are you located?
maybe the cockroach gel they sell in israel will work for it. not sure what it is called around the world
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Angel
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:22 pm
Yes, it’s mainly in my bathroom 
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Success10
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 5:22 pm
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German cockroach. Get advion gold gel. And daven.
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Angel
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Thu, Dec 28 2023, 11:55 pm
Thank you everyone! Exterminator coming tomorrow. And orders all the recommended stuff.
Now all my google adds are about roaches
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