{"id":4598,"date":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T10:50:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T10:50:00","slug":"does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Does dry dog food attract roaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Does_dry_dog_food_attract_roaches\" title=\"Does dry dog food attract roaches?\">Does dry dog food attract roaches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#How_do_I_keep_roaches_out_of_my_dogs_food\" title=\"How do I keep roaches out of my dogs food?\">How do I keep roaches out of my dogs food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Does_dog_food_attract_bugs\" title=\"Does dog food attract bugs?\">Does dog food attract bugs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_attracts_cockroaches_in_kitchen\" title=\"What attracts cockroaches in kitchen?\">What attracts cockroaches in kitchen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_food_do_Roaches_love\" title=\"What food do Roaches love?\">What food do Roaches love?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Why_do_I_have_roaches_in_my_clean_house\" title=\"Why do I have roaches in my clean house?\">Why do I have roaches in my clean house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_do_cockroaches_hate\" title=\"What do cockroaches hate?\">What do cockroaches hate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_kind_of_bugs_are_attracted_to_dog_food\" title=\"What kind of bugs are attracted to dog food?\">What kind of bugs are attracted to dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#How_do_you_keep_bugs_out_of_dog_food\" title=\"How do you keep bugs out of dog food?\">How do you keep bugs out of dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Why_are_there_worms_in_my_dogs_food\" title=\"Why are there worms in my dog\u2019s food?\">Why are there worms in my dog\u2019s food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Is_one_roach_a_sign_of_infestation\" title=\"Is one roach a sign of infestation?\">Is one roach a sign of infestation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Do_cockroaches_crawl_on_you_at_night\" title=\"Do cockroaches crawl on you at night?\">Do cockroaches crawl on you at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_attracts_roaches_to_your_house\" title=\"What attracts roaches to your house?\">What attracts roaches to your house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#What_kills_cockroaches_instantly\" title=\"What kills cockroaches instantly?\">What kills cockroaches instantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#Can_you_eat_food_that_a_cockroach_has_been_on\" title=\"Can you eat food that a cockroach has been on?\">Can you eat food that a cockroach has been on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/#How_long_does_a_cockroach_live\" title=\"How long does a cockroach live?\">How long does a cockroach live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dry_dog_food_attract_roaches\"><\/span>Does dry dog food attract roaches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Cockroaches love dog and cat food.\u00a0 Store your pet food in a sealed plastic or glass container rather than the box or bag it comes in.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-when-a-stray-dog-approaches-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to do when a stray dog approaches you?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-keep-roaches-out-of-my-dogs-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_roaches_out_of_my_dogs_food\"><\/span>How do I keep roaches out of my dogs food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also elevate your dog\u2019s food bowl to limit access from roaches. Keeping it off the ground will eliminate the path that the roaches have to reach the food. Your dog may be more comfortable feeding from an elevated bowl if they are a large breed as well. Always store your dog food in a sealed container.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G_BSsPbvFU8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-dog-food-attract-bugs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_food_attract_bugs\"><\/span>Does dog food attract bugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, bugs eat dog food. The food you buy for your dog has a lot of nutrients, vitamins, carbs, and protein which attracts a host of pests like beetles, weevils, and flies. Most bugs will eat and deposit eggs in both dry and wet dog food, so it\u2019s extremely critical that you store the food properly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-attracts-cockroaches-in-kitchen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attracts_cockroaches_in_kitchen\"><\/span>What attracts cockroaches in kitchen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roaches, in particular, are drawn to warm, humid climates like Florida and are usually attracted to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dirty dishes in the sink.<\/li>\n<li>Crumbs on the floors or counters.<\/li>\n<li>Garbage.<\/li>\n<li>Pet food on the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Excess moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Leftover food in empty cans or containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mV-0nMPpshM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-food-do-roaches-love\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_do_Roaches_love\"><\/span>What food do Roaches love?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They particularly like starches, sweets, greasy foods, and meats, but roaches are not picky eaters. They\u2019ll feast on almost anything that is derived from something that was once a living organism, such as plants and animals.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-i-have-roaches-in-my-clean-house\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_have_roaches_in_my_clean_house\"><\/span>Why do I have roaches in my clean house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roaches need moisture to survive and this search for water will bring them into even the cleanest of homes. Leaky pipes and faucets are one of the most common attractants for cockroaches and is one of the main reasons you often see them in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-cockroaches-hate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cockroaches_hate\"><\/span>What do cockroaches hate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roach Repellents<\/p>\n<p>Peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, and cypress oil are essential oils that effectively keep cockroaches at bay. Additionally, these insects hate the smell of crushed bay leaves and steer clear of coffee grounds. If you want to try a natural way to kill them, combine powdered sugar and boric acid.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-cockroaches-hate.jpg\" alt=\"What do cockroaches hate?\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-cockroaches-hate.jpg 976w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-cockroaches-hate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-cockroaches-hate-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-bugs-are-attracted-to-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_bugs_are_attracted_to_dog_food\"><\/span>What kind of bugs are attracted to dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Pests Are Attracted to Pet Food?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockroaches. Because cockroaches are drawn toward dark, humid environments, these bugs often nest in kitchens, basements, and garages.<\/li>\n<li>Indianmeal Moth.<\/li>\n<li>Warehouse Beetles.<\/li>\n<li>Grain Beetles.<\/li>\n<li>Weevils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JJVIdIOREHY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-keep-bugs-out-of-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_bugs_out_of_dog_food\"><\/span>How do you keep bugs out of dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General Tips for Pet Food Storage to Avoid Bugs in Dog Food<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep the area where you store your dog\u2019s food clean.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the area where you feed your dog clean.<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly wash and dry all food bowls and scoops after each use.<\/li>\n<li>Wash water bowls daily (if possible) and change water at least once daily.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-there-worms-in-my-dog-s-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_worms_in_my_dogs_food\"><\/span>Why are there worms in my dog\u2019s food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pantry moths are attracted to dog food and other dry pet food because their eggs can be hidden easily. As soon as the moth eggs hatch into larvae, their feeding stage, the scavengers are right where they need to be \u2013 close to a food source.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-one-roach-a-sign-of-infestation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_one_roach_a_sign_of_infestation\"><\/span>Is one roach a sign of infestation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, finding even just one cockroach in your home is a sign of a probable infestation. Your first steps should be to look for signs of additional cockroaches, to increase the sanitation of your space, and to get professional help. And remember, there is no need to panic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-cockroaches-crawl-on-you-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cockroaches_crawl_on_you_at_night\"><\/span>Do cockroaches crawl on you at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, cockroaches like to go around during the night, which coincidentally is when people sleep. So by virtue of just lying there motionless, we become likely victims. Cockroaches also like small, warm, humid places. The problem is that once the roach crawls inside the ear, it\u2019s likely to get stuck.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/alqSAE7kOIs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-attracts-roaches-to-your-house\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attracts_roaches_to_your_house\"><\/span>What attracts roaches to your house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockroaches have simple needs: food, warmth, moisture and shelter. Cockroaches are attracted to food that has been left out on the counter, dirty dishes in the sink, and crumbs laying on the floor. They are also attracted to moisture, such as from a leaky pipe underneath a bathroom sink or a wet bathmat on the floor.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-sXx98obL90\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kills-cockroaches-instantly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_cockroaches_instantly\"><\/span>What kills cockroaches instantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One popular DIY method is to mix boric acid with equal parts powdered sugar as a lure. Apply as a fine layer under appliances, behind cabinets and along crevices. Roaches ingest the mixture and die within a few hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-eat-food-that-a-cockroach-has-been\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_food_that_a_cockroach_has_been_on\"><\/span>Can you eat food that a cockroach has been on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never eat food that cockroaches have touched. Roaches carry a host of bacteria and diseases because they eat and walk through decaying matter. When they crawl on your food, they can transfer allergens, illnesses, mold spores, decay, and poison.\u00a0 Symptoms include food poisoning, the flu, or diseases, like hepatitis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-cockroach-live\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_cockroach_live\"><\/span>How long does a cockroach live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each species of cockroach has their own estimated lifespan but on average, cockroaches live for about one year. Factors such as food supply, habitat and climate affect lifespan. American cockroaches can live for about one year while German cockroaches are estimated to live for about 100 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does dry dog food attract roaches?How do I keep roaches out of my dogs food?Does dog food attract bugs?What attracts cockroaches in kitchen?What food do Roaches love?Why do I have roaches in my clean house?What do cockroaches hate?What kind of bugs are attracted to dog food?How do you keep bugs out of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4598"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193947,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598\/revisions\/193947"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}