Does wood attract roaches to your home?
If you've ever spotted a bug scurrying away when you moved a piece of lumber, you might be wondering, does wood attract roaches more than other materials in your yard or house? The short answer is yes, but it's usually not because they want to sit down and have a wood-flavored snack. Unlike termites, which see your deck as a five-course meal, cockroaches are usually interested in wood for entirely different reasons. They're looking for a humid, dark, and tight space to hide, and wood—especially the damp or decaying kind—provides the perfect five-star resort for them. ...