How To Eliminate Cockroaches From Your Home

By Allan Keithly

Cockroaches are one of the most irksome insects that you can find in every corner of the world without an exception. They often thrive in dark and humid areas of a house and survive on any kind of organic matter. They not only spoil food and other items but also transmit germs of innumerable diseases. Thus, it is important to deal with the cockroach menace in an efficient and permanent way.

Several people opt for insecticidal chemicals and sprays that ultimately turn out to be quite harmful for the family residing in the apartment as well. Hence, it is recommended to use natural means for removing the cockroaches from the residence instead of using harmful chemicals.

Your can begin by seeing that your sink is clear and by washing your utensils as soon as you are done with your meals, in addition to maintaining general cleanliness of your kitchen and the spaces underneath your sink. As cockroaches like dark and wet places, the area in and around the kitchen sink provides them with the perfect environment to multiply. You must try keeping all your food stuff covered so as to stop enticing the cockroaches to nibble on your food.

It is also important to block all the gaps and holes, particularly the ones around your drainage and water pipes that offer the best entry points to the cockroaches. You should also make sure that the areas near sewers are kept clean and dry so that they do not become the habitat for cockroaches. If there are common litter bins or dumping places close to your house then you have to find a way to get them removed, as with these being present, your home is quite likely to be invaded by cockroaches.

Finally, if you have to use chemicals despite all these measures then go for less strong chemicals such as boric acid instead of the harmful ones normally available in the market. - 29957

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