Bugs belong outside—but they somehow always make their way into a crack or crevice you weren’t expecting. The good news: Most house bugs won’t harm you. From invasive species to weird-looking spiders to brightly-colored beetles, here are the most common house bugs to know, how to identify them, and whether or not you should worry if you spot one.
Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike. It’s why we call any eight-legged creepy crawly a “house spider,” and why, unfortunately, people debate a water bugs vs. roach. Although they’re super similar in appearance, the two pests are actually pretty different in biology.In fact, cockroaches and water bugs belong to two totally separate orders in the animal kingdom.
How to get rid of water bugs and cockroaches in your homeIf you’re seeing “water bugs” in your home, chances are you’re actually dealing with oriental roaches, in which case you should get rid of them ASAP.Because oriental cockroaches aren’t resistant to any insecticides , the process should be pretty straightforward. Simply place the bait where you’re finding them—likely in areas of moisture, such as under the sink or in your basement—and it will get the job done.
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