A cockroach infestation is never pleasant as the things can be very difficult to eliminate. Generally it involves much more than just spraying insecticide at them, as they can literally get everywhere in all the nooks and crannies of your home, multiply rapidly, and survive for weeks without food or water.
Roaches definitely pose a big challenge, but with the proper products it’s possible to emerge victorious in your war against them,
Find out where they’re coming from
The first step is to discover where the roaches are hiding in your home. These nasty bugs are generally nocturnal creatures, which means they mostly come out during the night to look for food, and sleep in the daytime. It may take some investigation to find out where they’re nesting, but a good place to start is in the cracks and crevices in the kitchen, living room or bathroom. Cockroaches usually enter the home via vents or drains, and prefer warm, humid places.
Sealing
Sealing cracks, skirting boards and any other entry points cockroaches use to gain access will assist in getting rid of cockroaches. Additionally, this will help prevent cockroaches from entering your home.
Prevent access to food and water
The most effective way to exercise cockroach control is to prevent them from accessing food and water. Be sure to store food in sealed containers or in sealed plastic bags and clean food debris from under fridges or cookers. Make sure to not leave liquids standing overnight in kitchen sinks or buckets.
Clean the kitchen
Clean all food waste and spillages immediately and keep refuse or compost in sealed bins. Cockroaches tend to favor kitchens and can be attracted to crumbs in your home. Be sure to disinfect kitchen surfaces as cockroaches are attracted to dirt and grime.
DIY Cockroach Extermination
Kill cockroaches with DIY cockroach control methods. Try placing cockroach poison in areas where you have spotted signs of a cockroach infestation. It’s also worthwhile to try getting rid of cockroaches by mixing together some natural home remedies, such as boric acid. This acts as a poison which they carry back to their nests and feed to theirs nymphs. Make sure to not leave any poison in areas where pets or children eat or play. Additionally, Bay leaves can also be used as a natural cockroach repellent, but do not kill them.
Lay some Traps
You can also deploy special cockroach traps in place in your home to get rid of cockroaches. Cockroach traps entice cockroaches in and then entrap them with an adhesive. Get a few of these and place them wherever cockroach activity is the highest.
It is important to seek the help of a qualified pest control technician to get rid of cockroaches in the long term. Using a qualified pest control operator will ensure that the insecticides used are environment-friendly and safe for your home and family.