Can or Should You Try to Get Rid of Roaches on Your Own?

Was that a roach you just saw on the kitchen floor? If it was, there are roaches in your home and the time to get rid of roaches is right now. Why the urgency? In the world of roach pest control, there’s just one mantra – if you see one, you have an infestation on your hands.

Get Rid of Roaches

The reality is that once you have an infestation on your hands, you’re not likely to be able to get rid of it with a DIY spray you picked up at the hardware store. Roaches hide deep within your home, and it typically takes a professional to help you get rid of them. Before your professional arrives, though, there are some things you can do to make the process easier. Do a deep cleaning of your home. Get rid of any food crumbs, and make sure you’ve stored all of your food so the roaches can’t get to it. You’ll also want to sweep and vacuum throughout the house. Clearing the clutter can also help to eliminate any roach hiding places and make them easier for a pest control professional to handle.

Prevention

Luckily, you may not have to get rid of those roaches if you deploy some roach control methods before they ever invade. It starts with a closer look at the outside of your house. Make sure you have sealed any potential openings where roaches can come in. This means around window screens and doors, gaps in the siding, or spots in the foundation. Beyond that, you’ll want to make sure you repair any leaks or other damage to the outside of your home immediately, as roaches will quickly invade if they see a way in.

Beyond just keeping roaches out, you’ll also want to take a few steps inside. Keep all of your food in plastic containers. Sweep and mop on a regular basis, and if you have kids in the house who are likely to leave trails of crumbs, you may want to consider restricting food to one location. Keep in mind that roaches are just as likely to eat pet food as they are human food, so put your pet’s food away when he’s done with his meal.

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