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Though the bathroom is where we go to get clean, a pest infestation in this area of the house can leave you feeling gross, no matter how hard you scrub. Mainly due to their attraction to moisture, a number of bugs are typically found in bathrooms. These pesky invaders include ants, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders and centipedes.
Cockroaches in the Bathroom
Known for their affinity for sewers and drains, it’s no surprise that cockroaches can regularly be found residing in bathrooms. Preferring warm and moist environments, bathrooms provide an ideal home for these infamous invaders. If drains aren’t routinely cleaned and covered, a bathroom can easily become a cockroach haven.
Ants in the Bathroom
The most common ant species to invade washrooms are pharaoh and carpenter ants. Bathrooms provide the ideal environment for pharaoh ants, as they prefer to nest in warm, humid areas with access to water. These tiny bathroom bugs will usually seek refuge in wall voids, behind baseboards, and under floors. Similarly, carpenter ants, needing water to survive, primarily attack wet wood.
Other Pests in the Bathroom
Silverfish, though more commonly found in kitchens, can also get comfortable in bathrooms due to mold growth caused by moisture buildup. In addition to feeding on mold, these silvery gray pests favor moist and humid habitats, usually congregating around drains.
Though not as strongly attracted to moisture as other invaders, spiders and centipedes can also occasionally make their way into bathrooms. Rather than searching for water, these pests are on the hunt for food, preying on smaller insects that are commonly found in the bathroom.