What should I do about small roaches in my apartment?
Use size, markings, timing, and repeat sightings to identify a likely indoor infestation and choose renter-safe IPM steps.
5-minute guided checkRenter-safety criteria included
Question 1 of up to 3About 4 minutes
Which description is closest to what you saw?
What this guide will help you decide
- Which observable clues separate the likely causes.
- What a renter can check without disassembly or permanent alteration.
- Which stop conditions mean maintenance or professional help comes first.
- Which optional products fit the identified solution—and when no purchase is needed.
Possible results covered by this guide
The pattern fits small indoor-breeding roachesOne small sighting needs monitoring and documentationThe activity suggests an established or spreading infestationOne large roach may have entered from a damp or exterior routeRepeated large roaches point to a building entry or moisture routeDrain or sewer warning signs need urgent building attentionThe insect is not identified well enough for targeted treatment
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