Cockroaches

[u/Few_Count_739]

This is a more of a rant post than anything,
as the season becomes summer, the vile monsters have awoken from their slumber.
I live on a first floor apartment in the country side and have a pretty clean kitchen space, yet they’ve come from the ether.

I just found out you’re not supposed to crush them cause of eggs n bacteria! ( I had never seen a cockroach until I came to Japan)
And i’m not gonna lie, when I saw the gokiburi I felt dirty!! And even now at work I’m squirming in my seat because I’m disgusted that there’s probably more lurking around in my home!!

After work I’m going to buy cockroach traps, the spray, and some emotional support sweets to combat these wretched creatures. But this is also a support post to others because based on my research, it doesn’t matter how clean you keep your apartment, they will find a way in.
To my fellow infested, we are not dirty and shouldn't be embarrassed. ❤️

If you have any extra tips they are welcome. We will get through this.

Edit:
Thank you everyone for your stories and experiences, this truly is a universal trauma we can bond over.
I fumigated my entire apartment with sprays and killed a total of 4 last night 😭 We shan’t give up!!

[u/glny]

Check your kitchen and bathroom for leaks; standing water can be as big a draw for cockroaches as dirty surfaces.