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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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