Cockroaches are part of the most varied and abundant living creatures that are in our environment. In fact, they are regarded as household nuisance pests. They can influence human being’s health in several ways. This is because a human being’s health depends on various external and internal factors.
So cockro
aches have a role an ecological role to play. They are quite dangerous to the human beings since they act as a medium of transmission of certain harmful microbes. They are also considered as allergens to the human beings. They can serve as a secret enemy of the human beings. Thus, their management and control should be well thought about. Cockroaches normally appear in kitchen areas, bathrooms, and house gutters. They are commonly found in hidden places. The catch is that dark, warm, and covered areas are great for their survival. Some species can produce an offensive smell. If you are not sure about how to kill roaches, they following steps can be of help.
Locate where they come from
You need to find out the place where cockroaches are coming from. Also, know where they go to so that you can easily eliminate them completely. You should keep an eye on various pipes, holes, and hidden places in the house. You should monitor them until you are quite sure you have eliminated them.
Clean the place
Remember that dirt is the main source of food for them. Thus, for you to eliminate cockroaches, there is a need to ensure that their habitat is clean. In this way, you will have eliminated their main source of food. Ensure the place is hygienic, and it is cleaned on a daily basis.
Proper food storage
The main reason cockroaches come to the house is to find water and food particles. Thus, you should store and pack the food properly. Also, there is a need to ensure that the taps are closed tightly. If there are leaky taps, they should be repaired. Always store food in clean place.
Use insecticide/cockroach killer
Different t
ypes of insecticides are cheaply available on the market. This can help you eliminate cockroaches easily. You can also use boric acid powder, insecticides, fumigators, and powder. If you are using boric acid, ensure you sprinkle it on hidden places such as kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom corners, and kitchen cabinets. Also, fumigators can help kill both the mature and immature cockroaches as they can penetrate into areas where they are hidden.…
