{"id":13284,"date":"2023-08-01T07:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=13284"},"modified":"2023-07-19T10:37:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T16:37:22","slug":"insects-that-live-in-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/insects-that-live-in-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Insects That Live In Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reliant Pest Control<\/a> | BY TREY CLAWSON<\/a> | October 19, 2022 | Insects | Home Insurance<\/a> | Start A Quote!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Roommates You Never Knew About (A Deep Dive Into The Insects That Live In Your House)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you\u2019re an entomologist, the thought of sharing your home with insects might not be a pleasant one. But the truth is, there are probably more insects living in your house right now than you realize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the average home has more than 100 different types of bugs<\/a> living in it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the most common insects you\u2019ll find in your home so you can take\u00a0pest control<\/a>\u00a0steps to get rid of them once and for all.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom Hiding Spots for Insects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the cracks in your floorboards to the gaps between your furniture, there are countless hiding spots for bugs to take refuge in your bedroom. Plus, bedrooms are often full of dust, which provides a food source for many types of insects. And finally, most bedrooms are located near other rooms in the house (such as the kitchen or bathroom), making it easy for pests to travel from one room to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bathroom is one of the most commonly used rooms in any home, and it\u2019s also one of the most likely places to find pests. From ants and cockroaches to spiders and silverfish, a variety of creatures are drawn to the humid, dark environments found in bathrooms. In many cases, these pests are simply looking for a source of water or shelter. However, they can also be attracted by the food left behind on counters and in sinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your living room is a gathering place for your family and friends. It\u2019s also a common gathering place for bugs. Why are there so many bugs in your living room? There are a few reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, your living room is usually one of the warmest rooms in your house. Bugs are attracted to warmth. Second, there are usually lots of food and water sources in your living room. Third, there are usually lots of hiding places in your living room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, your living room is usually full of people coming and going. Bugs can hitch a ride into your living room on clothing or shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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