10 Tips To Prevent An Unwanted Cockroach Infestation

by Koushik Karmakar Pest Control Service

Household pests can greatly ruin the peace of mind of a family residing in their place of infestation. From ants to rats and roaches, you must take the assistance of a pest control expert to remove these unwanted creatures away from your home or office.

Of all the common household insects, cockroaches are the one that not only contaminates the surroundings but can also lead to the outbreak of potentially harmful and infectious diseases. These brown colored pests are no less than a nuisance. Though its ideal to hire a cockroach exterminator to deal with these pesky insects, you can try some DIY ways to prevent their infestation in the future.

Some easy tips to keep your house cockroach-free includes:

1. Try to keep your home clean and clutter-free to prevent the infestation of the ugly roaches. If not daily, try to clean your home twice a week.

2. In case, you have kids at home, mop the floor with disinfectants to reduce the risk of cockroaches.

3. Make sure there are no unclean or unwashed utensils in the kitchen sink as they can turn out to be the late night feast for the pesky roaches. Also, clean the kitchen countertops after cooking meals.

4. Empty the garbage bin in your yard and kitchen every other day and try using bins covered with a lid to prevent the roach movement in the kitchen.

5. Store all your food sources in sealed and air tight containers to prevent contamination and make a habit of cleaning your refrigerator at least twice in a month.

6. Don’t make a pile of old and not in use newspapers, papers, books and magazines in your room or basement. Sell them for recycling instead.

7. Block all their entry way and sprinkle some boric acid at the spot where you have seen a cockroach previously moving.

8. Seal the tiny wall cracks, holes and unused pipes to prevent a roach infestation at the place.

9. Focus more on sanitation and hygiene. Clean your bathroom, washroom and kitchen regularly to detect hidden roach infestations.

10. Call a pest control Langley expert who is both licensed and insured for eco-friendly cockroach control and removal with long-term effects.

So, these are some of the ways to prevent a cockroach infestation in your home or office. If you suspect a roach or any other pest in your home, please feel free to contact our exterminators at Langley Pest.