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How to prevent cockroaches
How to prevent cockroaches?
Getting rid of any pests including cockroaches is not an easy task. It involves a lot of time and effort. An alternative that you can resort to is to prevent their entry in the first place. If you take a few steps to avoid the cockroaches entering your property, you will not have to deal with any cockroach infestation or any problem regarding that. It is better to take a few preventive measures so that cockroaches do not find a way into your place. It is easy and effortless but can make a huge difference.
Remove all possible food sources
One of the main reasons why cockroaches enter your property is because they think it is an ideal place to get food. One way to prevent cockroaches is to eliminate any sources of food that may attract cockroaches. There are a few tips and tricks you can use when going about this.
Remove all possible food sources
This means to make sure there is no standing water as moisture is one of the key factors that attract cockroaches to a certain place.
Eliminate any standing food
Make sure there is no food left on the kitchen table or anywhere around the house. Once you are done eating, scrub the floor, table, chair, counter, and any other place that might have any remaining food. Even a small scrap of food can be a whole meal for a cockroach so the trick is to not leave any standing food around.
Store food
This is where airtight containers are useful since you can use it to store all food. Food that is stored or is covered with a lid reduces the chances of attracting any cockroach.
Empty bins
Dispose of your waste as quickly as possible and ensure your bins are empty. Overcrowded bins are dirty and provide a whole buffet for a cockroach. Emptying it makes it unfriendly for the cockroach since there is no food source in it.
Clean
Keeping your property clean and making sure it is free from all impurities is an excellent way to keep off cockroaches. They are nocturnal creatures so what you can do is try to clean and wash all sinks, basins, counters, tabletops, and floors before going to bed. This will clean all the surfaces and keep away the nasty pests.
Declutter
You might have noticed the droppings left behind by cockroaches. These droppings have a special pheromone which acts as a signal to other roaches to come and gather at that place since it is safe and secure. If you declutter, it will reduce the space where they leave their droppings. Also, it will take the safe place away from them making them appear more vulnerable.
Maintenance
Maintenance involves checking your property at regular intervals to see if cockroaches have found a new home. They not only hide inside the house but also outside the property. Some of the places to look out for include:
1. Walls
2. Pipes
3. Drains
4. Shelves
5. Electrical sockets
6. Cabinets
You can follow the tips above to prevent cockroaches from entering your property and creating a nuisance.
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