Turning on the light in the room and seeing a cockroach running away is a nightmare for any housewife. It’s good if the cockroach is alone, but what if he has already started a family?
This article will tell you how to get rid of cockroaches in your apartment once and for all.
Most insect exterminators will tell you that if you see a cockroach in your apartment, there is a high probability that it is not alone. This cockroach multiplies very quickly and hides cleverly. It is enough for a female cockroach to lay an ootheca, which contains 30–40 eggs, and in a couple of weeks you have a colony of cockroaches.
There are mainly two varieties of cockroaches: red cockroaches and black ones. Red ones are most often found in houses; they are smaller, more heat-loving, and fortunately, live several times less than black ones, about six months.
Reasons for the appearance of cockroaches in an apartment
Cockroaches can get into an apartment in two main ways: either they are brought in, or they come on their own. You can bring in cockroaches with old furniture.
You can bring them from the store, so purchases should be washed thoroughly. But most often, the insects come on their own, especially if you have conditions suitable for them.
When it starts to get colder, cockroaches move to the warmest places in the apartment. They especially like the kitchen because it is humid and they can find food scraps.
Effective ways to get rid of cockroaches in an apartment
There are several ways to get rid of cockroaches in an apartment once and for all, but it is important to understand that the choice of method depends on the size of the problem. In other words, if there are only a few insects, you can try to deal with them yourself by purchasing poison or traps. But this option does not work if the colony has already been formed, so it is better to call specialists.
Seal all cracks and carry out general cleaning
Cockroaches love unsanitary conditions and garbage, so the first step to getting rid of cockroaches in the apartment once and for all is general cleaning. This should not be a one-time event; you will have to clean up constantly, and you need to be especially careful about food waste. At a
minimum, remove food from tables so that cockroaches can’t feast on it.
It’s not enough to create uncomfortable conditions for them, because cockroaches can live for quite a long time without food. So if they make their way to your apartment from the outside, you need to cut off these paths, seal the cracks, and make sure that there are no holes in the bathroom or toilet through which they can come.
However, If you have a neighbor who carries all sorts of old things home, it will not be difficult for cockroaches to come through his door. So, we will probably have to look for joint ways to solve the problem.
Boric acid
Boric acid is poisonous to cockroaches. This product can be easily bought at a pharmacy; boric acid works well if you force cockroaches to eat it. To do this, you can mix the powder, for example, with bread and leave it overnight in open places. The cockroach will feast on it, and then bring the poison to its relatives.
Traps
In stores, you can find many insect control products, such as traps. The principle of their operation is as follows: Inside the trap there is an appetizing bait for a cockroach that is toxic; If the cockroach, having eaten it or simply touched it with its body, receives a dose of poison, so it becomes its source. When the cockroach returns to the colony, it infects everyone and dies itself.
If you see a cockroach at home or in an apartment, the best thing you can do is buy special traps for cockroaches on the same day or the next and place them throughout the apartment. Traps are sold in packs of 5 pieces, which is enough for a small apartment.
If you have a house or a large apartment, take 2–3 packages. Most traps are installed in the kitchen, preferably behind the refrigerator, in the toilet, and in the bathroom. In other rooms, install them in the corners, behind the furniture (where you consider it appropriate).
Such traps do not have a chemical odor, so they do not cause discomfort. But if there are a lot of cockroaches, it will be difficult to overcome them with traps alone.
Exterminators
One of the most effective methods of getting rid of cockroaches in an apartment is to use the services of professionals. Because exterminators have
access to the most inaccessible nooks and crannies.
Exterminators will provide a detailed report and recommendations to help keep your home free of cockroaches and other insects.
It’s important to note that the type of treatment will vary depending on your home and the type of cockroach problem you’re facing. Different cockroaches require different approaches, and professional exterminators can provide tailored solutions to the problem.
Popular questions and answers
How can you tell if there are cockroaches in your apartment?
The surest way is to come face-to-face with one of them. If you see a cockroach in the kitchen, do not panic; try to find out if there are other relatives in the apartment. To do this, examine all the nooks and crannies, in the cracks, between furniture and walls, in the bathroom.
You might not find anything, because cockroaches are excellent at hiding and prefer to come out only in the dark.
What harm do cockroaches cause?
Cockroaches can ruin your life in several ways. Firstly, they like to make their home in electrical appliances, where it is warmer, so it is not difficult for them to ruin the equipment.
These insects carry all sorts of infections on their paws, such as pathogenic bacteria, etc. All this can migrate to your table, dishes, and food.
Do cockroaches like beds?
Cockroaches can adapt to various environments; fortunately, the bed is not one of them, but they may infest areas near beds or other furniture if there is an available food source.
Do cockroaches bite you at night?
Cockroaches are typically nocturnal organisms, which means they are most active at night. While cockroach bites are rare, there is a possibility of being bitten by them. However, it’s important to note that cockroach bites are extremely uncommon, and the vast majority of the human population is unlikely to experience them.
Can you 100% get rid of cockroaches?
You can greatly get rid of cockroaches and prevent future infestations. And to do this, you have to combine multiple approaches to maximize your chances of success.
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