Cockroaches are among the most common pests infesting homes and apartments. They are especially troublesome where food is prepared and sanitation is lacking. Cockroaches are repulsive and embarrassing to most people simply by their presence. They may contaminate food, kitchen utensils, and other household items, and they leave an unpleasant odor.
Because cockroaches move freely from filth to food, they can transfer pathogenic microbes that cause food poisoning and other illnesses. Many people are also allergic to cockroach excrement and their shed skins. Cockroach-produced allergens may cause congestion, sneezing and watery eyes, as well as life-threatening bronchial inflammation (asthma) characterized by recurrent cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Asthma triggered by cockroaches is especially common among children living in densely populated housing conditions where infestations are often severe.
Cockroaches are notorious for eating anything and everything. But the kind of food they like the most are the meaty, sugary, fatty and starchy type. This is why you often find them lurking around in the kitchen, that’s because they’re looking for food! So not only are they moving in without any invitation, but they’re also stealing your food without asking.
If your kitchen ran out of food, don’t worry, there are other things they can munch on to curb their hunger too. So things like paper, books, dead insects, animal skin and even human hair can be a food source too! They’re also known to eat cockroach babies if they’re hungry and there’s no food around. For cockroaches, the starch food group expands to include book bindings, paper, wallpaper paste and the glue on the back of stamps.
And get this, there’s no use starving them as well because many species can live up to a month without any food source, provided there’s drinking water. So it’s true when they say cockroaches will probably outlive human beings.
Though these pesky creatures have been roaming around for million years, it doesn’t mean that they’re hard to kill.
- Sprinkle boric acid
Boric acid and diatomaceous earth are the best roach killer. Boric acid acts like a stomach poison while diatomaceous earth pierces the cockroach’s outer skeleton.
To make the cockroach poison, take three parts boric acid powder with one part sugar and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle this concoction in the areas roaches live, like under the sink and in the pantry – use a thin layer to avoid them walking around it.
For anyone with pets or little ones, diatomaceous earth is non-toxic and non-carcinogenic, so it’s the safest option. Keep boric acid away from areas that are frequented by little feet and paws.
- Clean and declutter your home
Household pests – and roaches in particular – love greasy, grimy areas like kids love lollies. Survey your kitchen and if you find the following, you need to take immediate action:
- Stove or cooker spills
- Greasy kettles or other kitchen appliances
- Crumbs around the toaster
- Open cardboard boxes of snacks and cereals
- Use cockroach killing products
As general cockroaches are resistant to drugs, normal insecticides do not work on them and we have to choose more professional cockroach bait.
Pestman Cockroach Gel Bait is yellow colloidal mixture of micro-chemicals and cockroach bait. It is a safe and environmentally friendly sanitary insecticide that effectively kills both nymph and adult cockroach such as German Cockroach, American Cockroach and Oriental Cockroach.
This cockroach bait is extremely attractive and palatable to cockroaches and is long lasting, lasting for up to 6 months after application. It is fast-acting and does not rebound easily, taking only 24-36 hours to kill 99% of cockroaches with a single application. The cockroaches do not have drug resistant to it.
It is easy and simple to operate, we just need to apply the bait on the walls, back of the furniture, the bottom of electrical appliances, kitchen cupboards and other hidden places where the cockroaches are active, and apply a small point of gel every 40-50 cm. No need to move or cover items, safe, convenient and quick. People do not have to leave the room when using the product, which does not affect normal business, work and life. The cockroach gel bait has a chain-killing effect with a single application and is not easy to rebound.
Be careful not to apply it at a wet place, and store the bait at a place where is cool, dry and out of reach of children and pets. Do not use other insecticides at the same time, as this will affect the effect of the cockroach gel bait.
When trying to get rid of cockroaches, use a combination of methods for the best results. Then, enjoy peace of mind and never worry about those scurrying buggers again.
