Why Infestations Suddenly Appear
Many homeowners ask: “Why did they suddenly show up everywhere?”
The answer is usually a combination of environmental triggers:
- Increased humidity (rainy season, summer)
- Poor ventilation
- Long-stored cardboard boxes
- Accumulated dust in unused rooms
- Increased spider activity (food source)
Kamitetep often exist at low levels for months, then explode in number once conditions become ideal.
Where Kamitetep Hide (Beyond Walls)
They don’t just cling to visible surfaces. Check:
- Inside wardrobes and drawers
- Behind picture frames
- Under furniture edges
- Inside folded blankets
- Behind electrical switch plates
- On ceilings near corners
Because the cases are flat, they’re easy to miss unless you look closely.
Common Myths (Debunked)
“They’re just dirt.”
Many active larvae go unnoticed for months.
“They only eat clothes.” They eat almost any organic residue.
“Spraying once will solve it.” The case protects larvae; cleaning is essential.
“One means infestation.” Not always—but ignoring them invites one.
