What do cockroach droppings look like?
Small roaches leave droppings like black pepper or coffee grounds. Larger roaches leave small cylindrical pellets. You'll often find them in drawers, cabinets and along shelves.
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Small roaches leave droppings like black pepper or coffee grounds. Larger roaches leave small cylindrical pellets. You'll often find them in drawers, cabinets and along shelves.
What to know
- Pepper-like specks mean small roaches.
- Smears or stains can show where they travel.
- Clean them up and note where they appear.
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