Get Rid of Cockroaches – Permanently!

Most people are freaked out at the mere sight of a cockroach. At worst, their saliva and droppings transfer diseases that can seriously harm humans. To get the most reliable information on fighting a cockroach infestation as well as a free inspection, click here.

In the meantime, you're scrambling for some way to fight off the little beasts as best as you can. Here are some tips that may give you an upper hand.

Start Out Naturally

When it comes to keeping cockroaches out of your home, it's best to go back to basics. Make sure your home is naturally doesn't appeal to roaches as a place to live. You can do this by:

·         Sweeping daily

·         Not leaving food out uncovered

·         Seal up cracks into your home

·         Repair water leaks

·         Remove trash from the kitchen every day

·         Clean your kitchen every evening before bed

These simple steps might seem tedious to do every day. But they really add up in terms of putting up a solid defense against a cockroach invasion.

There are also plenty of suggestions for 'natural' ways to poison or at least deter cockroaches from making themselves at home. A simple paste of sugar, water, and boric acid could do the trick. Check out a few more of these ideas here.

What's The Most Effective Cockroach Poison?

Lots of people report success in fighting cockroaches with a gel bait. This kind doesn't leave an overwhelming cloud of toxic chemicals in your home. Cockroaches seem fond of the taste, and the effect is multi-fold: the pests eat the poison, take some to share with the family, and pass it in their droppings which, in turn, are consumed by other roaches.

The only drawback is that you have to be careful of where you place the gel. While not really toxic to pets and humans, you still don't want any members of your family getting their 'paws' into the sweet roach-killer.

What If Nothing Is Working?

Try to be patient and hang in there as best as you can. Cockroach infestations can be difficult to remove. You might spot only two or three roaches, but that probably means there are 20 or 30 hiding where you can't see them. It's going to take some time to put a dent in their numbers.

This blog highlights a few good points and disclaimers when it comes to using a variety of products at home. You can't stop at just one! What worked for one case may not be effective for you.

It helps to familiarize yourself with a few fun facts about cockroaches so that you'll have a better idea of what approach to take. Even better, contact a professional pest control service like Fox Pest Control to get a customised cockroach-removal plan.