Cockroaches are insects that can spread quickly. During the summer, it is very common for several of these small harmful insects to appear in homes. However, it is not recommended to step on a cockroach in the kitchen. Find out why.

Cockroaches can live, eat and breed in any corner of the house without you even knowing it. However, it may be tempting to crush them, but it is not advisable to adopt this habit, especially in the kitchen.

Although these insects generally pose no danger, they carry germs and bacteria that they can spread throughout the home.

It is common to find these insects near the stove and the refrigerator because this is precisely where the greatest amount of food is found.

In fact, they are insects that eat all the organic matter during decomposition and can compromise the hygiene of the house.
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Why is it not good to step on a cockroach in the kitchen?

Often we may think that crushing insects is the best idea to get rid of them. However, according to a survey carried out by experts in the field, this is not a good option because they are very resistant insects capable of reproducing very easily and spreading bacteria.

In addition, the bacteria it carries can spread which can have consequences for your health. It is advisable to opt instead for traps, vacuum the kitchen or buy a product that can permanently combat cockroaches. Finally, when crushed, they release gregarious pheromones. This substance encourages other cockroaches to come into your kitchen.

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