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How To Make Cockroaches Go Away

Introduction

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests that you can run into when moving into a new home. They’re not only annoying, they can also be dangerous depending on the type of cockroach living in your home. In this blog post we will discuss how to get rid of cockroaches in your house and prevent them from showing up again.

Remove food.

• Remove food.

Cockroaches are attracted to the smell of food and dirty dishes. They also like to hide in dark places, so they’ll be attracted to your kitchen at night when you’re not using it. Make sure all food is sealed in airtight containers and don’t leave dirty dishes out on the counters overnight. If you have pets, make sure their food bowls are clean each day, especially if they’re still full from the night before (this can attract cockroaches). You might want to clean up after yourself when eating as well—don’t let crumbs fall on your floor or table!

Remove trash.

If you have a roach problem, the first thing you should do is remove any trash from your house. Cockroaches are attracted to food, water and shelter in the same way that humans are attracted to pizza and Netflix.

• Put trash in a plastic or metal container with a lid on it (you can also use a sealed bag). If you don’t want to buy any fancy containers for this purpose, consider getting some plastic storage tubs from Walmart or Target for less than $10 each.
• Empty the container regularly—at least once per week—and wash it regularly too! It’s not enough just to put out new bags; they need regular cleaning if they’re going to keep all those nasty little critters away at bay!
• Don’t leave garbage outside either; if there’s an open bag next door then guess what? You’re going be overrun with cockroaches!

Seal off entryways.

The most effective way to keep cockroaches away is to seal off entryways. Entryways include cracks, gaps, and holes in the walls and floor of your home. Use a sealant or caulk to fill these entrances, then wait for it to dry completely before moving on to the next step.

The materials you use should be durable enough that they won’t give way when an insect tries to enter your home through them; this will ensure that roaches cannot simply move around your efforts and find another way in. The best material is silicon caulk, which can last up to two years before needing replacement (and if you’re like most people who are dealing with roach infestations right now—or anytime—you probably don’t want something that requires ongoing maintenance). If silicone isn’t available at local hardware stores, though, there are plenty other possibilities: some people swear by metal wool; others recommend cement caulks or even tar paper!

If possible (and especially if there’s still evidence of active infestation), consider sealing all potential openings from outside as well: screens on windows could allow insects into basements or crawl spaces below ground level where they’d be harder for homeowners themselves

Keep your house clean.

The best way to keep cockroaches away is to keep your home clean. There are plenty of things you can do in addition to cleaning, but sometimes it’s not enough.

When you clean, be sure to pay extra attention to the kitchen and bathroom. These are two areas where cockroaches like to hang out because they provide warmth, moisture and food sources for them. If you’re going through a particularly bad infestation, try removing all surfaces from the kitchen cabinets and cleaning behind them with bleach or some other disinfectant solution (make sure you wear gloves!). Then wipe down all surfaces as well as appliances with an antibacterial spray or cleanser such as Clorox wipes (if using these products on appliances make sure they’re thoroughly cleaned before using). Finally vacuum all floors thoroughly using attachments designed for hardwood floors rather than carpets since roach feces may have gotten onto any carpet fibers if there was an actual infestation that took place when no one was around the house

Find their hiding places.

• Cockroaches live in dark areas and have a strong smell.
• Look for cockroach droppings on walls and floors. They are small, oval-shaped and brownish-black in color. They can be found in kitchen drawers or cabinets, behind furniture or appliances, under rugs and carpets, in bathrooms and laundry rooms, around water pipes or electrical outlets (especially near the refrigerator).
• Inspect your kitchen cabinets for cockroach eggs—they’re about 1/16th of an inch long with white shells that look like grains of rice. Eggs may also be found behind plates, glasses or cups stored away from direct sunlight; underneath sinks; between cracks on wooden shelves; inside cardboard boxes and bags; between pages of books that haven’t been used for some time (usually found when opening up old libraries).
• Look for damage to food packages—they love to feed on all kinds of processed foods like breads/pastas/cereals/sugars etc., so if you see any holes in the packaging it means there could be roaches nearby! The same goes if you find roaches crawling around your kitchen table while having dinner with friends — they’re probably after something tasty hiding inside those plastic containers!

Hire a professional exterminator.

If you want to hire an exterminator, ask them to explain their process and make sure they are licensed and insured. They should also be using the correct solution for your situation. After they complete their work, it’s important that they follow up with you to see if there are any remaining issues or if there are any parts of your home left untreated.

Use boric acid and diatomaceous earth.

• Boric acid. To get rid of cockroaches, sprinkle boric acid powder around areas where they reside. This method works best if you can find the nest and treat it directly; otherwise, you’ll need to wait for them to come out and then hit them with a dose of boric acid as they pass by.
• Diatomaceous earth (DE). Another option is diatomaceous earth, which is very effective at killing insects that walk across it because it irritates their feet and causes them to dry out quickly from the inside out. You can place DE in cracks and crevices around your home or apply it as a dusting over surfaces where cockroaches like to hide or walk on during their daily activities—for example, under furniture legs or along baseboards near windowsills (not touching anything else).

Clean your house and hire an exterminator if you can afford it.

Cleaning your house and hiring an exterminator is the best way to get rid of cockroaches. If you can afford it, hire an exterminator. If not, start by cleaning up any spills or crumbs that may be attracting them. Keep food out of the kitchen overnight, don’t leave it sitting on counters and clean out your fridge once a week. Do the dishes and wipe down countertops regularly. Take out the trash every day if possible; otherwise at least twice a week. Vacuum frequently (daily if you have pets) and sweep up any cockroach droppings using a cleaner designated for roach control specifically – these cleaners contain specific insecticides for killing roaches and will kill them on contact without harming humans or pets

Conclusion

Now you have all the information you need to get rid of cockroaches. We recommend starting with cleaning, as that’s the easiest and fastest stopgap. Then, depending on how bad your roach problem is, we’d move on to pesticides or an exterminator. If nothing else works and they’re still around, you can always just move! Regardless of how you choose to proceed, let us know if any of these tips helped in the comments below.