Pest ControlQuestion 217 of 319
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of a cockroach infestation?
a.A neat trail of half-inch dry pellets along the wall
b.Shed skins (cast molts) near harborage areas
c.A musty or oily odor in cabinets, plus dark smear marks along baseboards
d.Capsule-shaped egg cases (oothecae) glued in cracks and corners
Explanation
Cockroach signs include oothecae (capsule-shaped egg cases) glued in tight spaces, shed skins from molting, dark smear marks along travel paths, and a characteristic musty/oily odor. Half-inch dry pellets are more consistent with rodent droppings, not cockroaches — cockroach droppings look like ground pepper or coffee grounds.
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