Use these natural or conventional ways to control roaches in your home

While there are over 4,500 roach species worldwide, only roughly 69 dwell in the United States. If you have seen one in your home, there are likely to be hundreds more that you haven’t spotted.

It’s important to rid these nasty little creatures fast and prevent them from re-entering your living space. Roaches can trigger allergies, spread disease, and create an unsanitary living environment. 

How to Get Rid of Roaches 

Roaches enter your home because they are looking for food, water, or shelter. We can’t stress enough the importance of cleaning and sterilization of your home being sure to scrub out any grease and food build up, especially in your sink and stove. This helps by getting rid of food sources and making the home less hospitable. Roach droppings must be cleaned using bleach and water.

Here are a few more things you can do to control roaches in your home.

Natural Roach Control

If you’re averse to using chemicals, there are a few natural resources available. Try these two:

Diatomaceous Earth and Borax – When roaches come into contact with either of these products, it damages their exoskeletons and dehydrates them to death. Purchase some food-grade DE or borax in the laundry section of the store and sprinkle a light coating on any surface where you’ve noticed roach activity. While this method is messy, it is nontoxic to humans and pets and effective.

Citrus – Citrus is a delightful treat for humans, but it is also a cockroach repellant. The scent of lemons, in particular, repels roaches. Mop your floors by adding a few drops of lemon oil to the water. The odor will drive roaches away.

Conventional Methods of Getting Rid of Roaches

Looking for more conventional options to solve your roach problem? Here are a couple of ways to get rid of roaches:

Bait Stations – Bait stations come in a long tube and can be put anywhere roach activity has been seen. The bait’s scent attracts roaches, who subsequently consume the poison. When the roach returns home and dies, the other roaches devour it, delivering the poison to the rest of the group.

Caulk all Entry Points – Glue strips and bait stations can be effective to get rid of roaches but you should prevent them from entering in the first place. Seal gaps and probable entrance sites with caulk. Gaps between walls or tiling, worn-out weather stripping, and gaps in door and window seals should all be addressed. Because caulk wears away over time, you should examine and verify access points on a regular basis.

Hire a Pest Management Professional to Eliminate Roaches

These methods and cleaning tips along with proper treatment can greatly reduce the time it takes to get rid of heavier infestations.

If you’re not getting the results you want with natural or conventional methods, call Jones Ladybug Pest Management. Our professional team knows how to locate and eradicate roach infestations safely and effectively, without putting your kids, pets, or household at risk.

By Leslie Radford, Advent Trinity Marketing Agency