05/06/2026
MYTH VS. FACT SERIES — Entry #1
MYTH: Pests only infest dirty spaces.
FACT: Even clean homes and businesses can have pest problems. Cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, and ants do not only show up because a space is dirty. They are looking for food, water, shelter, warmth, and a way inside.
Cockroaches can enter through cracks, drains, boxes, bags, and shared walls. Fleas may be brought in by pets, wildlife, or visitors. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers and can travel on luggage, clothing, furniture, and personal belongings. Ants can invade kitchens, bathrooms, break rooms, and wall voids while searching for moisture and food.
Keeping a clean home or business is important, but cleanliness alone does not guarantee pest prevention.
Helpful Tip: Seal small cracks, keep food stored tightly, reduce moisture, vacuum regularly, and inspect secondhand furniture or travel bags before bringing them inside.
If you see signs of cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, ants, or other pests, early treatment can help prevent a small problem from becoming a bigger infestation.
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