Tips on how to get rid of cockroaches

Dec 8

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in our homes. They can cause allergies, trigger asthma attacks and contaminate food. It’s no wonder that many people try to get rid of cockroaches as soon as they see them. And while it is possible to remove cockroaches by spraying or using baits, there are also some natural ways you can use to kill them off for good. Cedar oil is often used as pest control, especially against cockroaches.

The cedar oil naturally repels the pests, driving them away from your home. You can use it by adding 10 to 12 drops of the essential oil to a spray bottle with water and spraying it around your house, especially on windowsills and doorframes where you have seen the cockroaches before. Make sure to reapply every few weeks until all the cockroaches are gone for good. An excellent way to get rid of cockroaches is by using cinnamon powder. It’s inexpensive, simple to make, and safe for humans as well as pets.

All you need is 5 tablespoons of cinnamon mixed in a gallon of water. Add the mixture to a spray bottle and shake well before you spray it around your home, especially in window sills, door frames, and other corners where you’ve seen the cockroaches before. You can also mix it with apple juice or soybean oil to increase its potency. Citrus peels are yet another effective way to get rid of cockroaches for good. The sharp smell drives them away quickly, leaving you with an all-natural pest control solution that is safe for everyone living in your home.

Cockroaches can be a nuisance in any home, and they're difficult to get rid of

Cockroaches can be a nuisance in any home, and they’re difficult to get rid of. One way to help alleviate the problem is by using boric acid. Boric acid works well because it’s toxic for roaches but not humans or pets, making it safe to use around food and water sources. To make your roach killer with boric acid: mix 1 part borax with 3 parts sugar then add just enough water so that everything sticks together into a paste-like consistency.

Spread the paste evenly over an aluminum foil sheet and place this in areas where you have seen cockroach activity before – usually, near appliances like stoves and refrigerators as these attract pests because of their warmth from being on all day long. Roaches are attracted to the smell of the boric acid and will eat it, thinking they are getting a sweet treat. Once they ingest it, however, they die within 24 hours which is when you should clean up the dead roaches by throwing them away in the trash can. Boric acid works best for preventing cockroach infestations rather than eradicating an existing one. You can also use diatomaceous earth to kill roaches yourself at home without any harmful chemicals or traps that might harm your pets.

You'll need to take some specific steps to keep them away from your house

If you want to keep cockroaches away from your house, there are some specific steps you’ll need to take. The first step is making sure that the food supply in your home is monitored and eliminated. Cockroaches will eat just about anything they come into contact with, including almost all of the food found in kitchens and pantries. They also love water so make sure their access to any sinks or other sources of water is limited.

If you have a pet at home who doesn’t like roaches then it’s important not only to feed them but also keep them confined indoors when possible because if they do get outside, chances are good that they’ll find a way back inside again through an open door or window which allows for easy access for the cockroaches. It’s also important to make sure that your home is sealed on the exterior, including all of the door and window frames, because they can squeeze their way through even some very small spaces.

Place sticky traps near the places where you think cockroaches are nesting - under sinks, behind refrigerators, or inside cabinets

Cockroaches are a nuisance to most people. They can creep out even the bravest person, and they usually make their presence known by coming out at night. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night with one on your face! It’s probably not going to be a pleasant experience for anyone involved – especially if you have an aversion to creepy crawly insects. The thought alone is enough to keep some people from falling asleep at all, which has its own set of consequences that we won’t get into here. A cockroach infestation can also lead to mold growth as well as disease transfer through bacteria and viruses cockroaches carry around on their bodies or in droppings left behind after feeding off crumbs under your kitchen or bathroom sink.

Keep food covered when not eating it so that cockroaches don't have anything to eat themselves

You mustn’t let food be left out in the open. Cockroaches are attracted to anything that has a high sugar content, so if you have any snacks or desserts in your house, it’s best to keep them in an airtight container when they’re not being eaten. If there are any cabinets where food might go unnoticed for hours or days at a time, make sure to take everything out and vacuum thoroughly before replacing them inside. It would also be wise to use sticky traps around corners where cockroaches may reside. Use these both indoors and outdoors because they will lure the pests into their sticky trap and capture them without the need for any other additional pest control. Cockroaches are pests that we want no part of, but we also do not want to expose our family and friends to toxic chemicals. There is a product on the market called “Borax,” which is safe for humans but deadly for roaches when ingested or absorbed through their exterior. Once you’ve sprinkled some borax around your home in places where cockroaches like to congregate, they will track it all over themselves and spread it around your property as well, which makes this an effective way of getting rid of them without the use of pesticides.

Seal up cracks in walls or foundations with caulk or putty so that cockroaches can't get into your house through these openings

Cockroaches love dirt, which is why they often come into homes through open cracks in the foundation or walls, where there is a lot of grime to be found. Cockroach droppings can also trigger asthma attacks in some people. When these insects get into your house, it’s important to take care of them as soon as possible before their population grows even more out of control. Some prevention methods include sealing up cracks with caulk or putty so that cockroaches can’t get inside your house through those openings; keeping food sealed away in airtight containers so that there is nothing for cockroaches to eat; keeping your house clean and free of clutter so that the insects have no place to hide – this includes storing all dishes away in cabinets after washing them, cleaning up crumbs from counters and sweeping floors regularly, and taking out trash bins frequently. As an added precaution, try setting traps near your home, especially around doors or windows.

You can use a sticky trap or simply spread boric acid on a piece of paper in areas where you’ve seen a lot of cockroaches lately. When these pests get stuck to the adhesive or ingest boric acid powder, they will die within two weeks.

Vacuum regularly and dispose of the vacuum bag after each use - this will help cut down on the number of cockroaches in your home

We all know that cockroaches are disgusting, but they also have a tendency to come into our homes – and once they do, it can be hard to get rid of them for good. This is because cockroaches eat just about anything they find in their path, including crumbs on the floor or food left out on counters. When you vacuum regularly and dispose of the vacuum bag after each use – this will help cut down on the number of cockroaches in your home. You should also make sure not to leave any garbage out overnight or near your kitchen sink as these are prime areas where cockroaches like to hide during daylight hours when they are most active. Also, keep your kitchen clean – put away groceries out of sight after you bring them into the house.

Call a pest control company to have insecticides sprayed around the outside of your house

Call a pest control company to have insecticides sprayed around the outside of your house. This will help keep bugs from coming in and out of your home, which is another way they can cause problems. If you have an infestation inside, it’s best to call a professional exterminator. They’ll know what chemicals to use and where they need to be applied so that there are no lingering effects or toxicity for people or pets who live in the home. Pests should never be ignored because they carry hazardous bacteria and viruses that can make you sick if you’re bitten by them or come into contact with their feces or saliva while cleaning up after them.