Is it normal to see dead bugs showing up for several days after a pest control treatment | Orkin (2024)

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Answer: Yes, it is normal to see dead bugs showing up several days after treatment, that means it is working.

If you've recently had your home treated for bed bugs, and you've started finding remains of the little pests in your home, then: congratulations, your treatment has likely worked, and you can proudly call your home your own, once more.

How long it will take for the bugs to become eradicated depends on what is being treated. Sometimes, the results are immediate. Sometimes, they're not. For example, in the case of rodents or co*ckroaches, the results will take a little longer, anywhere from a day or two, to two weeks.

When bugs are first treated, they are flushed from their hiding places or shelter. It's completely normal to see ants, spiders, and co*ckroaches come out in abundance after your first treatment. In addition, some treatment products are specifically designed to work slowly.

It might be tempting to think that dead bugs aren't a problem, because they're dead. However, it probably means that there are live bugs lurking elsewhere in your home. If you find a large number of dead ones, you'll definitely want to do some investigating, especially if they are all the same type of pest.

Your bed bug problem could actually seem to be worse after the treatment, but don't worry. It's normal to see more bed bugs, and there are clear reasons why this can happen. The pest control treatment makes them more active.

While not all bugs are given bait, the pesticides can still make the bugs more active right after treatment. It usually stirs the bugs up for a few days, so it can seem like there are more bugs than ever before. In reality, they are coming near the pesticide and that's attracting them, so it seems like there are more.