Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

5 Common Apartment Pests (and Tips for Getting Rid of Them)

Bonface Landi

 · Jun 8, 2021

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Apartment buildings make ideal shelters for pests seeking warmth and food. No matter the size of your apartment, pests can easily find their way in and cause a disturbance.

Most people can agree that cockroaches are a disturbing pest that needs to be gotten rid of. There are several approaches to eliminating cockroaches, which we’ve covered in a previous article. But how can you prevent cockroaches from returning once you’ve made them vacate your home? Read on for an overview of common cockroach characteristics and the best prevention methods.

Juliette Moore

 · Nov 12, 2019

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Your apartment is your safe space — your place of refuge at the end of a long day. So nothing’s worse than when an invasion of creepy crawlies hits your apartment, keeping you up all night in fear of being bitten. While a few bugs may not be anything to get nervous about, having the […]

Ramona Branson

 · Aug 16, 2018

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If you live in an apartment, you might have to deal with home pest control at some point. The summer months can bring a steady string of ants and spiders into your home, and roaches can thrive no matter what time of year if they gain a foothold in your kitchen. Here are some simple […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 1, 2009

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If you’ve seen one or more cockroaches, there are a LOT more you’re not seeing. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s how this particular pest operates. However, let’s focus on the positives. In the Mean Time, Scare Them Away As cliché as it sounds, cockroaches are far more frightened of […]

Jordan Gaither

 · Aug 26, 2009

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You’ve probably seen cockroaches before, but were likely too concerned with screaming, running away, and finding a can of Raid to notice much about the bug. There are many, many different types of cockroaches, and every variety has its own unique set of characteristics and habits. It’s definitely possible that your area is inhabited by a number of cockroach species, so you’ll probably need to use a combination of pest control methods to battle all the different cockroaches that want to share your home.

aptsherpa

 · Sep 11, 2006

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