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Yesterday, as is my usual, I woke before dawn. When I flicked on the kitchen lights, a single roach skittered across the sink counter. I knocked over several items before I was able to swat and smash the vile insect.

I started the coffee, then proceeded to spray the entire kitchen with disinfectant. I emptied all the drawers and cabinets, reapplied roach bait, and mopped the floors with a heavy dose of soap and bleach..

This morning, as I headed for the bathroom, I met my smiling wife coming out as she replaced a small matchbox in her robe pocket… I thought nothing of it until I entered the room and spied another six-legged roach on the vanity counter.