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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

How To Deal With Cockroach Infestation In Your Home

By Andrei Keithly

Cockroaches are tiny but irksome creatures that thrive in almost all regions and climes. They mostly inhabit dark and humid areas of a house and survive on any type of organic matter. They not only spoil food and other items but also carry germs of contagious diseases. Hence, there is a need for eliminating the cockroach problem permanently, so that they do not return.

Many people facing the cockroach problem resort to usage of chemical insecticides that are equally dangerous for human beings, particularly for the kids and household pets. Thus, it is better to use natural ways of removing cockroaches than opting for dangerous chemicals for doing so.

Your can begin by seeing that your sink is clear and by cleaning your utensils as soon as you are done with your meals, besides maintaining overall cleanliness of your kitchen and the spaces underneath your sink. The areas in and around the sink, being wet and dark provide cockroaches a perfect home to thrive in and multiply. You must make sure that you cover all your food products as well as other organic stuff, so as to keep the cockroaches away.

It is also crucial to fill all the gaps and holes, particularly those around your drainage and water pipes that offer the best points of entry to the cockroaches. You must also make sure that the areas near sewers are kept clean and dry so that they do not become breeding grounds for cockroaches. If there are public litter bins or dumping areas near your house then you need to find a way to remove them, as with these being present, your residence is highly likely to be invaded by cockroaches.

Lastly, if you are unable to drive away the cockroaches by natural ways, you must opt for chemicals such as boric acid that are milder and less dangerous for human beings than other powerful sprays and pesticides.

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