Definition
A hiding spot pests use for shelter — typically dark, undisturbed areas like wall voids, under appliances, or cluttered storage spaces.
In Plain English
Where pests actually live, not just where you see them
Harborage areas are the places pests retreat to when they're not out foraging — behind refrigerators, inside wall voids, under sinks, in cluttered closets. Finding and treating harborage is usually more effective than treating only the spots where a pest was spotted.
Why It Matters
Why it matters for treatment
Spraying where you saw a roach or ant rarely reaches where the population is actually sheltering. Effective treatment targets harborage directly, which is part of why a professional inspection tends to outperform DIY spot-treatment.
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