I have 450 sq ft that’s on the ground floor. Like almost 0 elevation at all from street level. 100 year old building. I live a 10 minutes walk away from the Pacific Coast, SF climate

Every time I wake up and go to the bathroom, I see 2-5 insects in it. 1-2 are cockroaches, rest are some other small thing. Flies maybe? Always see some cockroach droppings on sink counter that I have to spray and wipe down

Every time I leave a room dark for a few hours and turn on the lights, I always see 1-3 insects

During the day with lights on, I notice 1-4 insects per hour in various places excluding tiny fruit flies. Those I probably see like 5 times a day

Problem has been getting worse since I’ve moved in but this is also the first summer I’ve lived through in this place

And if I need pest control, how much work is it to have them come in? Should I just move apartments if I need them?

  • Edamamebean [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Fruit flies are just an annoyance. Roaches are harmful mostly in that they can contaminate your food/kitchen stuff and make you sick, but they don’t bite. If you’re waking up with bites, I’d check your mattress and bed for signs of bedbugs. Little black/dark red dots in cracks and corners are the telltale signs.