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FeversEnd Stockton, CA Jul 03, 2017

Should I be worried and how do I prevent bugs from coming into the house?

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jul 03, 2017

The image is none too clear, but there definitely are two different types of critters there - one appears to be a cockroach, and the other might be a silverfish/firebrat. Short of hermetically sealing your residence, it is nearly impossible to keep all unwanted 'guests' at bay. You can, however, make it as difficult as possible for them by making sure that there are no gaps around doors/windows, windows that are opened for ventilation are tightly screened, and any foundation cracks are caulked/sealed.

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FeversEnd Stockton, CA Jul 03, 2017

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The image is none too clear, but there definitely are two different types of critters there - one appears to be a cockroach, and the other might be a silverfish/firebrat. Short of hermetically sealing your residence, it is nearly impossible to keep all unwanted 'guests' at bay. You can, however, make it as difficult as possible for them by making sure that there are no gaps around doors/windows, windows that are opened for ventilation are tightly screened, and any foundation cracks are caulked/sealed.


I am sorry for the quality of the pictures. One of the bug is translucent yellow,do you happen to know what it could be? Are there any bug pesticide for indoor use?

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jul 03, 2017

The translucent yellowish one might be a cockroach, but I simply cannot be absolutely certain from this image. And even if it is a cockroach, that does not necessarily mean that you have an infestation - there are species of so-called wood cockroaches that occasionally accidentally get indoors but that do not set up housekeeping there.
Most hardware stores/home centers carry pesticides registered for homeowner use indoors...

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FeversEnd Stockton, CA Jul 03, 2017

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The translucent yellowish one might be a cockroach, but I simply cannot be absolutely certain from this image. And even if it is a cockroach, that does not necessarily mean that you have an infestation - there are species of so-called wood cockroaches that occasionally accidentally get indoors but that do not set up housekeeping there.
Most hardware stores/home centers carry pesticides registered for homeowner use indoors...

Thank you very much.

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