Not only are cockroaches unsanitary, but they also wreak havoc in most homes as people tend to fear these pests. For this reason, as a homeowner, if you do have a problem with a roach infestation, you have to take a few precautions to get rid of cockroaches. And, it may not be as difficult as you would expect! These are a few simple tips to try when you want to get rid of these critters in the home.
- Sanitation – If your home is clean, this will eliminate half the problems. But, there are a few additional precautions to take in the home as well. Some things to look out for include:
– Storing food in insect-proof containers.
– Keeping garbage bags and trash containers as empty as possible.
– Eliminating boxes and other hiding places for roaches.
– Closing up the vacuum and airtight corners.
These simple tips will not only help eliminate infestation but also remove the hiding places these critters love so much.2. Find entry methods – If there is a tight crack or corner, plumbing that has leaks or cracks, or a small space they can crawl through, roaches will find their way into your home. So, make sure you fix these issues immediately. Sealing cracks from the outside to the inside of the home is a must. Entry methods such as exhaust pipes, gas lines, and even your stove, should be covered to prevent entry into the home. Glue on the sides of boxes, your tables, chairs, and other furniture, also attracts roaches; cover these points of interest as much as possible.3. Remove hiding places – If they can find a place to hide, they will take it. Cupboards, around the water heater, and kitchen spaces, are all hotbeds for roaches to hide. Therefore, you have to take precautions, such as eliminating the darkness, and keeping these areas moving at all times, so they don’t get comfortable. The roach likes the dark and quiet; if you find a way to keep light shining or some source of motion in these spaces, you will eliminate the appearance and frequency of the roaches in your home. Although it may be impossible to completely eliminate them without fumigating the home and hiring a professional, you can reduce the number of roaches in your home. These simple tips will help get rid of the roaches, and help eliminate many of the diseases, dirt, and disgust which they bring into your home.