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Termite frass Tiny, 6-sided pellets, uniform Odorless Near wood, baseboards, windowsills Termite infestation
Mouse droppings Small, dark, pointed ends Musty or ammonia-like Near food, cabinets, along walls Rodent infestation
Cockroach droppings Small, dark, cylindrical, ridged Musty Near water, appliances, cabinets Cockroach infestation
Dried Play-Doh Brown, granular, uniform Odorless In children’s rooms, play areas Dried Play-Doh crumbs
Coffee grounds Dark brown, granular Coffee smell Near coffee maker, kitchen Spilled coffee
Chia seeds Small, black or white, oval Odorless Near pantry, bulk food storage Spilled seeds
Couscous Tiny, pale, round Odorless Near pantry, kitchen Spilled food
When to Actually Worry (Red Flags)
Let me give you clear guidelines.
Call a pest control professional if:
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You see live insects, rodents, or other pests.
You find droppings near food or in cabinets.
You hear scratching or scurrying in walls or ceilings.
You see damage to wood, wires, or insulation.
The particles are moving (yes, that happens).
You probably don’t need pest control if:
The particles are dry, odorless, and not moving.
You can identify a non-pest source (Play-Doh, coffee, crafts).
The only “evidence” is a pile of mysterious granules.
When in doubt, call a professional. But ask yourself the simple questions first.
A Relieved, Slightly Embarrassed Conclusion
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