There are approximately 4,000 species of cockroach found worldwide and the American Cockroach, or Periplaneta americana is a particularly troublesome pest. These cockroaches are grey or brownish-black insects that can grow to be 2 inches in length. They have distinctive markings with reddish-brown margins on the thorax segments. The easiest way to tell an American cockroach from other species is the five white bands on their antennae. Getting rid of cockroaches can be extremely difficult. If you’re finding cockroaches in your home, it may seem like an impossible task to get rid of them for good. The good news is you don’t have to invest money in bug spraying or exotic pest control measures. There are many ways to kill a cockroach. You just have to choose the right one for your situation. “How to get rid of cockroaches in the house? They are disgusting, leave droppings, multiply very quickly and often make a comeback after you seem to have rid of them. Apart from being unhygienic, they can also carry many diseases that can affect humans. They feed on everything including the food scraps found in your kitchen.

How To Prevent American Cockroaches

Introduction

American Cockroaches are the largest species of cockroach in the United States and can grow to over an inch long. American cockroaches are reddish-brown and have a yellowish figure 8 pattern behind their head. An adult cockroach can live up to 1.5 years, during which time a female can produce up to 800 offspring!

Eliminate moisture.

To reduce the amount of moisture in your home, be sure to fix leaks and condensation wherever possible. You should also make sure that you don’t leave any food out for too long and use air conditioning or dehumidifiers, which can help dry up some of the water in your home.

• Repair all leaks immediately.
• Reduce humidity levels by using air conditioning or dehumidifiers and keep doors closed when not in use.#ENDWRITE

Ventilate homes and buildings.

When working to prevent American cockroaches, you should consider using ventilation systems. These include air filtration systems, exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ventilation systems, air conditioning and crawl spaces. Ventilation can help reduce the number of American cockroaches in your home by keeping them from entering through windows or doors. It also prevents moisture buildup that attracts these pests.

The use of a fan may be enough to keep your home free from roaches if it has adequate circulation of fresh air throughout the space—but if this isn’t enough for you (or if you want to keep other insects out) consider setting up an automated system as well! This will work especially well if used alongside some kind of carbon dioxide-based insecticide spray because together they’ll make sure nothing gets inside without being exterminated first!

Seal cracks and holes on the outside of buildings.

• Use caulk to seal cracks and holes around windows, doors, and pipes.
• If you have holes in your walls or floors that allow insects to get into your home, you can use steel wool to plug them up. You can also use steel mesh to cover the hole with a tight-fitting barrier so that insects cannot enter through it again.

Seal up food.

It’s important to remove any food sources from your home. You should also use airtight containers or sealable bags to store food. Be sure to clean up after yourself and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight, as this can attract roaches. Make sure pets have fresh water and dry food at all times, but don’t leave pet food out overnight either. And as a last resort, if you’re traveling with your car you can use traps on top of your car’s windshield wipers or under the hood of your vehicle.

Clean up grease spills and other food sources.

• Clean up grease spills with a paper towel.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean up.
• Remove food sources, such as pet food, birdseed and other items that can attract cockroaches from your home or office (such as in garages).
• Keep food in sealed containers; this includes pet foods, birdseed, crumbs on counters and floors where cockroaches like to hide out during the day (and night), etc… try not to leave any food out at all!
• Clean up spilled food that has fallen on the floor immediately before it hardens into an attractive morsel for them – they love greasy stuff like french fry grease so be sure to remove all traces of these types of foods when preparing meals or cleaning up after meals in order to avoid attracting them inside your home/office!

Keep your home clean.

• Cleanliness is the most important factor in preventing the American cockroach from infesting your home.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to keep floors clean, and don’t forget to clean along baseboards and around cabinets.
• Clean up food and other messes as soon as they happen — use wet cloths or paper towels to soak up spills as quickly as possible, then throw away the wet cloths/paper towels so that you won’t have any leftover food for roaches to feed on later.
• Keep grease spills picked up immediately, and make sure that grease does not drip onto surfaces where it can become sticky enough for roaches to walk on it easily (such as into cracks between kitchen cabinet doors).
• Be sure not only to sweep but also mop regularly with disinfectant cleaners; bleach water works well for this purpose because it kills both bacteria and viruses (which are carried by many of the diseases that humans can get from cockroaches).

Store firewood away from the house.

Firewood can attract roaches, so it’s important to store your firewood well away from the house. If you have a garage or shed, keep your firewood there. You should also store the wood off of the ground, in a container that has air holes (like an open-topped metal trash can). The container should be placed in a cool, dry place where there are no leaks or drips; if possible, avoid storing any items on top of it.

Use dehumidifiers in basements and attics to reduce moisture in the air that can attract roaches to these areas.

• Use dehumidifiers in basements and attics to reduce moisture in the air that can attract roaches to these areas.

• Use caulk, weather stripping and caulking compounds to seal cracks in your home’s windows and doors.

You can make your home less inviting to roaches by taking the steps above.

To make your home less inviting to roaches, you can try the following:

• Insecticides. These are chemical solutions that kill bugs and other pests. They’re available in liquid or powder form for use in cracks and crevices and around door frames, windowsills, pipes or any other area where roaches may be found. Insecticide should be used in accordance with label directions to ensure proper protection against American cockroaches.
• Traps. While some traps are designed specifically for American cockroaches, others can be used as well so long as they contain bait (usually sweet substances) that attracts them and leads them into a container where they won’t be able to escape once caught by the trap itself (which will close off any possible escape routes). A good example would be glue boards which work by trapping insects on sticky paper surfaces set up near infested areas such as basements or kitchens; these are easy-to-use options that require no special skills beyond setting them up correctly!

Conclusion

Section: Avoid Having Food Out in the Open.

Section: Make Sure Your Home Doesn’t Have Any Leaks or Moisture Buildup.

Section: Keep Your Home Clean, Including Keeping Your Kitchen and Bathrooms Clean.

Section: Seal Up Cracks in Flooring and Walls.

Section: Eliminate Standing Water Wherever Possible.

Takeaway: Prevent American cockroaches by avoiding having food out in the open, making sure your home doesn’t have any leaks or moisture buildup, keeping your home clean, sealing up cracks in flooring and walls, eliminating standing water where possible and using pesticides to keep them away from your home if you are unable to get rid of them on your own using these methods alone. In conclusion these steps will help you prevent American cockroaches and ensure that they do not infest your house anymore than they already have done so!