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Prevention: Continue sealing up food tightly and keeping the home ultra-clean even after the cockroaches are gone.
Storage: Store flour, sugar, rice, and pet food in airtight containers — cockroaches love easy access to these food sources.
Trash Management: Take garbage out daily and use cans with tight-fitting lids.
Variations (Other Helpful Add-Ons):
Essential Oils: Cockroaches hate the smell of peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils. You can spray diluted oils around entry points as a natural repellent.
Sticky Traps: Place sticky traps near trouble spots to monitor if any cockroaches survive.
Professional Heat Treatment: If all else fails, consider a professional heat treatment service, which kills pests without chemicals.
FAQ:
Q: Is boric acid safe to use around pets and kids?
A: Boric acid can be toxic if ingested, so place bait stations where pets and children cannot reach them. Alternatively, focus more heavily on diatomaceous earth, which is safer when using food-grade versions.
Q: Why didn’t fumigation work for me?
A: Cockroaches often hide deep in cracks, behind walls, and in sewer systems. Fumigation might kill many, but unless food and water sources are cut off and entry points are sealed, survivors will repopulate.
Q: How long does it take to fully get rid of them?
A: With consistency, you should notice major improvements within two weeks and complete eradication in one to two months.
Q: Can I just use sprays or foggers instead?
A: Sprays and foggers may kill cockroaches on contact, but they usually miss hidden nests and can spread toxic residues around your home. Integrated approaches work far better.
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