There are many things which can disturb us and greatly interfere with our daily lives, such as being constantly alert for mold, mildew, dust, certain insects……..In speaking of which, the existence of this certain insect dates back to tens of millions of years ago. You’ve guessed it. Roaches, like mostly any other insect, are naturally attracted to food. They also carry disease. Roaches are considered to be nocturnal. Detecting one any time during the day as they flee fast from your eyes may indicate that your home is infested. Fortunately, roaches have been around for so long that there are more than a handful of ways to win a roach invasion.
Insecticides
The most common form of killing roaches lies in an insecticide spray bottle. It delivers a quick reaction and is convenient to have. Today’s insecticides provide a temporary “mask” for your home over time. This mask can ward off roaches (and any other kind of insect) for days, weeks, and possibly months.
Roach Bait
When there’s ant bait, there’s roach bait. Roach bait behaves exactly like ant bait. Be sure to get the ones where you can see the bait itself. Also, position traps near dark shadowy areas such as underneath the refrigerator or oven. Don’t forget to place roach bait inside cabinets and cupboards.
Boric Acid
Products that contain, or are boric acid, would serve well alternatively. Additionally, they’re safe to use around the house. It’s still advisable to not ingest this chemical.
Cracks
Not only are cracks a means of gaining entry into your home for ants, but also roaches. Ensure that all cracks in the walls and floors of your home are completely sealed off.
As you can see, roaches can be dealt with just as easily as ants. Don’t forget to take out the garbage 1-2 times daily. Another helpful tip is roaches mostly thrive in warm to hot temperatures. Respectively, they would find your home distasteful and may not want to trespass if the air’s cool or circulating unfavorably.
Don’t let roaches ruin your daily grind! Read our article on getting rid of these sneaky invaders.