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Roach Facts

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image-cartoon roach Roaches can't help the fact that, to most humans, they are unwanted company. It's funny, though, how these pesky insects can often make a grown man or woman scream, tremble and run for cover faster than you can say, "Where's the bug spray?"

But that's just the way it is.

However, I've done a lot of investigative work, and if you want to get rid of roaches in your house, we can help.

Read on and find out how.

image-cartoon roach enjoying a snack

Step 1: Cut down on their food supply

You will leave less food for the roaches if you:

  • Vacuum or sweep the floor after every meal.
  • Wash dishes in soapy, hot water to eliminate all traces of grease.
  • Keep trash in a tightly closed container.
  • Keep compost as far from the house as possible. Cover each new "deposit" with a fresh layer of sand or soil.
  • Store unused portions of chips, cereal, cookies, flour, sugar, rice, etc. in tightly sealed plastic containers or large glass jars with screw-on lids.
  • After a pet has eaten, remove their food bowl and sweep the floor.
  • Don't walk around the house while eating. Try to keep all your crumbs in one room (less cleaning for you).
  • Don't forget to clean crumbs from under appliances daily.

image-cartoon boy exterminating a roach Step 2: Make it hard for them to hide

If they can't hide, you can get them. So:

  • Move woodpiles away from outside walls.
  • Take your recycling out promptly; avoid letting old food cans, stacks of newspapers or magazines pile up.
  • There are a wide variety of products available to help get rid of roaches. However, these products should only be used by adults.

image-sick roach Step 3: Dry Up Their Water Supply

Like humans, roaches can go much longer without food than without water. To keep roaches away, keep them thirsty.

  • Fix dripping faucets.
  • Pour some Lysol into toilets at night to make the water undrinkable.
  • Don't over water house plants. Soggy soil is a delicious cockroach cocktail.

image-sleeping roach Step Four: Keep Them Out!

To prevent roaches from migrating from your neighbor's place to yours, seal up common roach entryways.

  • Fill holes where pipes disappear into walls with steel wool or caulk.
  • Pour a little Lysol down your drains nightly to discourage roaches from crawling up into your sinks.
  • Keep sink plugs over drains.

GOOD LUCK!!

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