Cockroaches are a menace, and can be tricky to eradicate fully from your premises once they get in. There are some DIY techniques ...
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Cockroaches as pests pose many health hazards to people. They also cause the destruction of tangible assets and can be damaging to human health too.
Cockroaches have been called many things, but other common aliases include: water bugs, croton bugs, or palmetto bugs. They have the propensity to damage fabrics, book bindings and food. This is largely down to the fact that they excrete an oily liquid which is not only dirty and filthy, but it carries an odour, which is offensive to the nose and can contaminate food articles.
Aside from unpleasant odours, cockroaches also excrete an ink like liquid, which is called a pellet, that adds another filthy smell to the already nauseating odour.
The most disconcerting thing about cockroaches is that they cannot be killed with a stone or by crushing them underfoot. Instead, cockroach control must be carried out by using various pesticides, in the form of chemicals or gels. However, these alone are unlikely to be 100% effective against this pest menace, and therefore a integrated pest management program is required.
The best pest control is that which is non-toxic, and there are plenty of environmentally friendly tips and tricks to kill these pests when they come indoors. Cockroaches like to be up high, so if you make or purchase baits for them, place them on top of cupboards rather than underneath.
Diatomaceous earth is one good pest control for cockroaches. After they eat it, they will seek water all the more, so you may see more cockroaches for a few weeks after putting it out. But it will certainly kill them within 48 hours of eating it.
If cockroaches are a problem in your house, vacuum everything thoroughly and dispose of the bag in a sealed container. This helps to remove the eggs. Wash floor and cupboards with a strong soap solution. Spraying cockroaches with soapy water will kill them; you can also discourage them by leaving bay leaves, garlic or cucumber slices or catnip around. Beer-soaked bread left in an open jar is also said to get rid of cockroaches.
If home remedies don't work, try spraying all around cupboards and crevices with a surface spray, using one that is least toxic to humans.
DIY pest control against cockroaches can often be ineffective, so if your efforts fail, the best way to rid yourselves of a cockroach menace is to approach a well trained pest exterminator who provides cockroach control services. They will have the necessary equipment, pest control products and experience to eradicate your cockroach infestation.
Article provided by SDA Pest Control