Where Do Roaches Hide in Bathrooms?

"I’ve seen a huge roach scurry under the vanity. Why are they in my bathroom? I've even seen one in toilet water: are they coming up through the pipes?"

Cockroaches are drawn to bathrooms as they offer three of their survival needs: heat, moisture, and darkness. Think of your bathroom as a tropical resort for a pest; the condensation on your pipes is a refreshing beverage, and any soap scum or hair in the drain is a five-star meal. 

Cockroaches are expert swimmers. They can hold their breath for nearly 40 minutes. So if you’ve spotted a roach in toilet bowls or near drains, they probably entered through the sewer system or a "dry" P-trap. 

Because cockroaches are ‘thigmotactic’, they prefer tight spaces where their bodies can touch surfaces on all sides. So when you’re wondering where roaches hide in the bathroom, you should inspect behind wall baseboards, underneath the sink cabinet, and even inside the motor housings of electronic scales or toothbrushes.

If you are asking why there are roaches in my bathroom, the answer often lies in a leaky faucet or a humid environment that hasn't been properly ventilated. 

To keep these intruders out, make sure you seal gaps around plumbing pipes. Plus, keep drains covered or use them regularly to maintain the water-level barrier in the P-trap pipes.

Professional Cockroach Control

Gregory Pest Solutions provides professional eradication and preventive measures for cockroaches and other pests, whether your property is residential or commercial.

Our technicians use targeted baits and proven methods to fully eliminate the colony and any hidden satellite nests. We also use preventive measures to help keep future foragers from re-entering your building, so you can have peace of mind.

For professional assistance, visit Gregory Pest Solutions.