44 best remedies for cockroaches in 2024: from gels and traps to folk recipes

Cockroaches are annoying pests, the appearance of which in the house brings a lot of trouble. After all, these insects are capable of carrying pathogens of infectious diseases on their paws, and they also spoil food, leaving characteristic signs of their vital activity. To eliminate the problem, you can use chemical and folk remedies for cockroaches. But in order for their use to bring maximum results, you should understand what drugs exist, how they differ and what you need to consider when choosing.

10 popular brands and manufacturers of cockroach repellents

Many manufacturers specialize in the development and production of chemicals for killing cockroaches in residential areas. But only a few of them stand out from the rest, since their drugs are highly effective, easy to use and safe when the instructions are followed.

Raptor

A Russian manufacturer that produces protective products against a range of insects, including cockroaches. The brand has been on the market for more than 15 years and has established itself as one of the most reliable.

On sale you can find aerosols, gels, traps and an aquafumigator. All Raptor products can be used for self-disinfestation. The composition contains two active components - tetramethrin and cypermethrin, which ensures high efficiency. The aquafumigator contains the active toxic substance cyphenothrin.

Raid

Dutch brand specializing in the production of insecticides. The products help to successfully fight not only cockroaches. They can be used to kill insects and prevent them.

The presented range of cockroaches:

1. Aerosols. Available in several types, differing in the color of the bottles. Lilac Raid has a lavender scent. It contains cyfluthrin, which causes the death of flying and crawling insects. Red Raid includes four active ingredients: cypermethrin, prallethrin, flavor, imiprotrin.It has a powerful effect.
2. Gel. It is considered low-toxic and belongs to toxicity class 4. The active component is lambda-cyhalothrin.
3. Traps. They are small plastic boxes with four holes for the unhindered movement of insects. Inside there is a bait with a reproduction regulator and an active substance - abamectin.

Fas

An insecticidal drug from the company "Agrovit", which shows good results in the fight against cockroaches. Previously, it was used only by sanitary and epidemiological services for disinfestation in premises due to its high effectiveness. But now it is possible to use it for self-processing in an apartment or private house.

Product range:

1. Super FAS powder. It belongs to the category of highly toxic, contains thiamethoxam and cypermethrin. Used in the form of a solution.
2. FAS double. Contains the same components as the previous one, but in lower concentration.
3. Liquid concentrate. Designed for preparing a working solution. The active ingredient is alphacypermethrin.
4. Pills. Packaged in plastic sealed bottles. The active ingredient is deltamethrin.
5. Gel. Sold in plastic tubes of 35 g. Ready for use. Contains diazinon and cypermethrin.

Tiuram

A German manufacturer known for its effective anti-cockroach product. It is characterized by its affordable price and ease of use. Sold in powder form, which contains pyrethroids. Shows activity against 30 species of insects.

Dohlox

A Russian manufacturer that produces gel and traps for cockroaches called “Get Infected.”They show high efficiency and allow you to quickly clear your home of uninvited guests. The active ingredient is fipronil. Mass death of pests when using these products occurs on days 5-7.

Regent

German manufacturer specializing in the production of protective drugs. They are sold in the form of water-soluble granules and liquid concentrate, which must be diluted with water before use. The main active ingredient is fipronil. The composition also includes additional components such as permethrin and chlorophos.

Combat

This brand produces a whole line of insecticidal products for killing cockroaches in the house. It includes aerosols, sprays, traps and gel. The first form is intended to sharply reduce the number of insects, while the others have a prolonged effect. The use of aerosols in combination with traps or gel is recommended. The active component of the aerosol is cyphenothrin, the spray - tetramethrin, permethrin, the trap - hydramethylnon, the gel - a poison related to pyrethroids.

Forsyth

The manufacturer of this type of drug is the Russian company Alina-Nova LLC. The cockroach repellent is a concentrated suspension, the color of which varies from light to dark yellow. Characterized by a sharp specific odor. Requires dilution with water before use. The active component is fenthion, and the auxiliary component is alphacypermethrin.

Globol

Global is a German manufacturer that appeared on the market relatively recently. Produces safe and effective drugs against cockroaches. Its range includes gel and spray. The active substance is chlorpyrifos.The gel additionally contains fatty additives that prevent premature drying. Globol products also contain flavorings to attract pests and a special bitter component that repels pets.

Mashenka

The brand has gained popularity since Soviet times. It produces a drug that has proven itself to be an effective remedy against cockroaches, ants, fleas and bedbugs. Sold in the form of a chalk or pencil weighing 20 g. It has a contact effect, which manifests itself 4-5 days after treatment. The composition contains two toxic components: zeta-cypermethrin and deltamethrin.

Other effective remedies for cockroaches

You can also find other equally effective products on sale that help you quickly get rid of uninvited guests. They differ in release form and principle of action, but if the rules of application are followed, they guarantee a good result.

Tarax

Russian powdered preparation for cockroaches. Sold in sealed bags. To carry out the treatment, it requires preliminary dilution with water at the rate of 1 g of product per 200 g of warm water. Apply to surfaces using a brush or syringe. Tarax forms a dense insecticidal film on the surface and has a contact effect. Remains active for up to 3 weeks.

Hector

Gektor appeared on the market at the end of 2017. The active component is finely dispersed hydrophilic silicon dioxide. This substance is chemically neutral. It goes on sale only in plastic bottles equipped with a 100 g dispenser.

Hector against cockroaches works on the principle of dehydrating insects.And when it gets on the surface of the pest, silicon dioxide begins to draw moisture and fats from their body, which leads to death. Disinsection should be carried out pointwise, applying Gektor only to places where cockroaches accumulate and move.

Baron

An insecticide for cockroaches containing fipronil. Its concentration is 0.3%. Available in spray form. Sold in 100 ml plastic bottles equipped with a convenient sprayer. Suitable for treating hard-to-reach places where gels cannot be used. One bottle is enough to treat a room of 30-40 square meters. m. Before disinfestation, you must shake the container thoroughly.

Dichlorvos

The insecticidal aerosol preparation Dichlorvos has been known since Soviet times. But the composition of the innovative cockroach repellent is radically different, which makes it safe for human health and pets. The aerosol contains active components belonging to the category of pyrethroids. All of them are new generation insecticides and have a contact effect.

After spraying the product, a fine suspension is formed in the air, which subsequently settles on the surface. Moving around the apartment, insects come into contact with it and are transferred to nests, where they infect other individuals.

Tetrix

A Dutch insecticide that shows high effectiveness after the first application. This is achieved due to the high content of cypermethrin, the mass fraction of which is 45%. And metaphos, which is a methyl analogue of thiophos, provides a prolonged effect.

Tetrix has a contact effect. It helps to get rid of not only cockroaches, but also bedbugs in the home.Before use, the insecticide must be dissolved in water at the rate of 250 ml per 8 liters of water. When processing, the solution must be sprayed into places where insects are located and move.

Lambda Zone

An insectoacaricidal preparation for cockroaches, which is a microencapsulated suspension. White liquid with viscous consistency. The active component is lambda-cyhalothrin, the content of which reaches 2.5%. Sold in 1 liter bottles. To carry out disinfestation, the product must be diluted with water at the rate of 1-10 ml per 1 liter of water, depending on the degree of infection. The recommended solution consumption is 50 ml per 1 sq. m.

Get

The release form of the insecticide is a liquid concentrated suspension of a white or milky shade. Sold in polymer bubbles. The active toxic substance is chlorpyrifos, which is enclosed in microcapsules and is released only upon contact with pests. This has improved the safety of the product for people and pets.

The death of the first cockroaches after application occurs on days 5-7. And the maximum effectiveness is after 1 week. After application to the surface, it remains active for 3-5 months, which ensures the death of subsequently emerging young animals.

Leopard

This insecticide is intended to kill parasites in cats and dogs. But, as practice shows, it is also effective against cockroaches. This product belongs to the category of drugs and can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy. Bars is available on sale in the form of spray and drops. Completely ready for use. To carry out disinsection, it is necessary to spray it on surfaces at a distance of 20 cm or wipe them with a moistened cotton pad.

The active ingredient is fipronil.This toxic substance causes a disruption in the transmission of nerve impulses in the insect's body.

Executioner

A German preparation that helps get rid of cockroaches and bedbugs. It is a thick, highly concentrated emulsion that must be diluted with water at a rate of 5 ml per 1 liter of liquid before treatment. The resulting solution should be sprayed on the localization sites of pests and parasites. The active component of the product is fipronil.

Great Warrior

This insecticide helps get rid of cockroaches and ants. The Great Warrior is a gel-like suspension that is packaged in syringes. It has no specific odor and does not emit toxic components into the air. The Great Warrior is characterized by a delayed action. After contact with it, the insect remains active for several days and infects its fellows, which leads to the mass death of cockroaches.

The gel should be applied pointwise every 5-6 cm in places of movement and habitat of pests. The protective effect lasts for 1 month.

Domovoy Proshka

The active component of this poison is fipronil. The drug has a gel-like consistency and is available in syringes, which simplifies the processing process and allows it to be applied to surfaces in doses. Special additives help attract the attention of cockroaches.

Agran

A professional remedy for cockroaches, which is produced in India. Agran is a concentrated insectoacaricidal emulsion with a specific odor. It is permissible to use the product in residential, warehouse and industrial premises. The drug includes two active components: chlorpyrif and cypermethrin. They successfully complement each other and provide high efficiency and long-lasting action.To carry out disinfestation, you need to dissolve 10 ml of the product in 1 liter of water and mix thoroughly. After spraying, you need to close the room for 5 hours and then ventilate.

Cucaracha

This line is designed to combat a complex of household insects. Its manufacturer is the Russian company “August”. Cucaracha for cockroaches comes in the form of a spray, gel, granules, or concentrated solution. The latter release form requires dilution with water before use. Depending on the type of drug, the active components vary.

Exil

This gel-like drug is highly effective. Sold in 75 ml tubes. Ready to use. It must be applied pointwise every 2 cm. The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos. After contact with them, pests still remain active for several days, which facilitates the transfer of poison to other individuals. The protective property lasts up to 1 month.

Taiga

This is the general name for drugs intended to kill red and black cockroaches. You can find gel and traps on sale. The first release form contains chlorpyrifos, which provides a delayed destructive effect. For treatment, it is necessary to apply the gel pointwise to the surface.

When using traps to control cockroaches, the devices should be placed in places where insects are expected to live and move. Inside each of them there is a toxic bait containing DV-fipronil and additives that attract the attention of cockroaches.

Argus

A series of insecticidal products for the destruction of household insects. On sale you can find Argus glue traps, granules and gel.Their use is justified as prevention and destruction of insects at the initial stage of infection. The active component of the traps is rubber and polyisobutylene derivatives. And the bait is a food attractant that attracts the attention of insects.

Fipronil is included in Argus granules and gel. To treat cockroaches, it is enough to scatter or apply the drug onto cardboard substrates and place them in places where insects can access them.

Absolute

A gel-like insecticidal product that does not have a specific odor. Sold in 20 ml syringes. The active component is chlorpyrifos at a concentration of 0.5%. One package of Absolute is enough to treat a room of 35-40 square meters. m. It should be applied to hard-to-reach places, pointwise every 5-6 cm. The first results of treatment against cockroaches are noticeable after 8 hours, and maximum effectiveness is achieved after 3 days.

Goliath

This insecticidal product is produced by the Swiss company BASF. It has a transparent gel-like consistency and is available in 35 g cartridges. The active ingredient is fipronil. When processing, it is necessary to apply drops to the surface at the rate of 1-3 per 1 square meter. m. The protective property of Goliath lasts up to 3 months.

Phenaxin

Sold in the form of a powder containing toxic components. For disinfestation, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of dust on the surfaces in all rooms of the premises. Upon contact with cockroaches, the powder falls on the paws and the active component penetrates the body, which causes a blockage of nerve impulses. The powder consumption rate is 5 g per 1 sq. m. The insecticidal properties of the dust last 4-6 weeks.

Trap

In stores you can find glue traps and gel with the same name.These products are designed to kill cockroaches. The gel contains fipronil, which has a detrimental effect on insects. This product should be squeezed out in a dotted line onto a cardboard backing and the bait should be placed in a place accessible to cockroaches.

Kapkan traps have a high level of safety for people and animals. They can be installed on any surface. They have a toxic bait inside.

Titanium

This cockroach repellent is a concentrate that must be diluted with water before use. Sold in 1 liter plastic bottles. Used by professional services and suitable for self-disinfestation.

Active ingredients: thiamethoxam, lambda-cyhalothrin. For treatment, you need to dilute Titan in a ratio of 5 ml per 1 liter of water. The resulting solution should be sprayed onto surfaces where insects are located. The insecticide remains active for 6-8 weeks.

Bullitt

Available in gel form. Its peculiarity is that it has a destructive effect on all types of cockroaches and is not addictive. To carry out disinfestation, you need to apply Bullit in a dotted line on cardboard substrates and place them in hard-to-reach places, taking into account the lifestyle of the pests. The active component of the product is fipronil. The gel shows high effectiveness at the initial stage of infection and as a preventive measure.

Dohs

The general name for insecticidal preparations that have a wide spectrum of action. It is recommended to use gel, glue traps and a concentrated suspension against cockroaches. The active ingredient is fipronil.

Effective

This microencapsulated suspension is sold in liter bottles.The composition contains three active ingredients: piperonyl butoxide, propoxur, tetramethrin. Before baiting cockroaches, it must be diluted with water in a ratio of 6 ml per 1 liter. Recommended solution consumption is 40 ml per 1 sq. m. After use, the room, according to the instructions, must remain closed for 12 hours.

Comparison table of the best cockroach repellents

To choose the optimal means for killing cockroaches at home, you need to study the main characteristics of the drugs.

Comparative table of insecticides:

Product name	Performance	Effect duration	Safety for humans (class)
Gel Brownie Proshka	24 hours	2 months	3
Gel Combat	30-60 min.	9 months	3
Cucaracha granules	2-3 days	3-5 weeks	3
Gel Global	3-4 hours	6-8 weeks	4
Concentrate Agran	2 hours	3-5 weeks	2
Suspension Effective	2 hours	4 weeks	3
Lambda Zone Concentrate	12-24 hours	8 weeks	3
Gel Absolute	8 hours	2-3 weeks	4
Titan concentrate	4 hours	6-8 weeks	2
Gel Goliath	4 hours	3 months	4
Gel Dohlox	6-8 hours	2-3 weeks	4
Chalk Mashenka	24 hours	1 month	4
Aerosol Dichlorvos	2 hours	7-10 days	3
Gel Trap	6-8 hours	6-8 weeks	4
Tetrix concentrate	48 hours	1.5-2 months	1

Traditional recipes for cockroaches

You can also get rid of cockroaches in a house or apartment using effective folk remedies. But it is worth understanding that their use is justified only when the number of insects is small, since when pests multiply massively, they are not able to give the desired result.

Application of boric acid

This component is a powerful antiseptic.When boric acid enters the body of a cockroach, it leads to dehydration and causes the death of beneficial microflora, which disrupts the functioning of the digestive organs.

Directions for use:

1. Boil a soft-boiled chicken egg. Remove the shell and knead with your hand until smooth. Mix 10-15 g of boric acid with an egg and roll the resulting mass into a thin layer on wax paper, dry until hard. Cut the poison into strips and spread it in all rooms.
2. Peel raw potatoes and grate them. Mix the resulting mass with 10 g of boric acid. Place on cardboard supports every 3-5 m.
3. Combine boric acid with powdered sugar in a ratio of 1:3. Spread the powder in a thin layer on the baseboards, in the trash can area, in the corners, and near the joints of sewer pipes.

Pureed chamomile inflorescences

You can also cope with the invasion of cockroaches in the house with the help of Dalmatian chamomile, which contains pyrethrum. To do this, you can spread fresh or dried inflorescences of the plant around the house or prepare an infusion. To do this, add 100 g of chamomile to 500 ml of hot water and leave for 5 hours.

After the time has passed, strain the product and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the infusion into places where insects accumulate.

Onions and soda

To kill cockroaches, it is recommended to cut the peeled onion into pieces and sprinkle them with baking soda. Spread the product in all rooms and renew it every week until the signs of pest activity disappear.

Essential oil drops

These products have a repellent effect on insects. To combat cockroaches, it is recommended to add 10 drops of essential oil to the detergent, and then dilute this mixture with 5 liters of water.Use the resulting solution for wet cleaning. Also, to fight cockroaches, you need to soak cotton pads in the product and place them throughout the apartment, renewing them periodically.

Effective essential oils against cockroaches:

• citrus fruits;
• conifers;
• geraniums;
• lemongrass;
• lemon eucalyptus;
• verbena.

Homemade traps

This is the safest method of dealing with uninvited guests. You can make trap structures using available materials.

Possible options:

1. Cut off 1/3 of the plastic bottle. Turn it over and insert it upside down into the base. Place food bait inside. Grease the inner surface of the container generously with vegetable oil. Using the same principle, you can make a trap from a glass jar.
2. Take a small cardboard box and cover its inner surface with double-sided tape, and put bait in the center. Make small holes through which cockroaches can enter the trap.

Cleaning with ammonia or vinegar

Ammonia or vinegar can force cockroaches to leave a house or apartment. After all, the pungent odor of these components is not tolerated by household insects. For this you need 1 tbsp. l. add any product to 8 liters of water, and then thoroughly wash the floors in all rooms with the solution. Repeat the procedure if necessary every 2 days.

Repeller made from a mixture of kerosene and turpentine

A product based on kerosene and turpentine also helps to get rid of cockroaches forever. To do this, you will need to mix these components in equal quantities and, using a brush, apply the mixture to surfaces in places where pests may accumulate and move.The layer needs to be updated once every 2 weeks until the signs of household insects disappear.

Pyrethrum

This component has a detrimental effect on synanthropic insects. It is found in large quantities in chrysanthemum flowers. To prepare an effective remedy, you need to pour 100 g of inflorescences into 1 liter of water and boil for 20 minutes. After cooling, strain the product. Use the resulting solution for disinfestation.

Borax

The peculiarity of this component is that it destroys the insect’s nervous system, which causes paralysis and then death. To prepare the poison, you need to mix borax, sugar, gelatin, and flour. Then pour the toxic bait onto sheets of paper and spread it around the apartment.

Gypsum

To kill cockroaches in the house, you can use plaster or alabaster. In this case, it should be mixed with flour in the same proportion and poured in secluded places where cockroaches appear, and a saucer of water should be placed next to it. After eating this mixture, plaster or alabaster will harden inside the cockroach and block the functioning of the food organs, which will cause death.

What to look for when choosing a cockroach repellent

When purchasing an effective product, you need to take into account several basic criteria. After all, not all insecticidal preparations can be used at home. Otherwise, such processing can lead to serious problems.

Performance

When choosing, you need to pay attention to the speed of action of the poison. Products that give quick results should be used to reduce the number of insects. And slow-acting drugs help destroy not only adults, but also larvae.After all, after infection with such a drug, insects are still able to move and transmit the insecticide to their fellows.

Safety for humans and children in particular

Also, when choosing a product, you should take into account its degree of toxicity to humans. It is not recommended to use products at home above hazard class 3. It is important to observe all personal safety measures. Otherwise, disinsection can cause poisoning and cause serious health complications.

Animal Safety

If you have pets in the house, you need to carefully study the composition of chemicals so that they do not contain components that attract their attention. It is best that they include bitter components, which will eliminate the likelihood of them being eaten by animals.

What are the remedies for cockroaches?

The range of chemicals for killing these harmful insects is quite wide. Among them there are ready-made preparations and those requiring preliminary preparation before use. Depending on this, the method of their use differs.

Chalk

It has a powdery compressed consistency of white or gray tint. Available in the form of a chalk or pencil. Has a delayed contact action. In addition to active toxic substances, it contains chalk and gypsum, which act as binding components and impart the necessary hardness.

To destroy cockroaches, use a chalk or pencil to apply dotted lines or solid lines at least 3 cm wide on the surface in places where pests move.After contact, the active component penetrates the body, which causes death.

Aerosol

It has a liquid consistency and is sold in cylinders equipped with a convenient sprayer, which allows you to quickly poison cockroaches. On sale you can find aerosols and sprays, the difference of which lies in the size of the particles of the insecticidal solution formed during spraying. The peculiarity of aerosols is that they have a detrimental effect on cockroaches through the respiratory tract and through direct contact. However, they have a short protective period of no more than 1 week.

Sprays have a slightly different effect. After spraying, their particles quickly settle on the surface and form a dense insecticidal film. Its destructive effect lasts for 2-8 weeks, depending on the type of drug. It is necessary to spray sprays and aerosols in places where insects accumulate, as well as their possible habitat.

Gel

It is a liquid suspension of transparent color with a thick consistency. Sold in 30 ml syringes. This allows you to apply it precisely to the places where cockroaches are supposed to be located on vertical and horizontal surfaces. It has a delayed effect, and the death of insects occurs 3-5 days after contact with the gel. This form is recommended when the number of pests is small, also as a preventive measure.

Paste

These preparations for killing cockroaches have a thick paste-like consistency and are sold in tubes resembling toothpaste. The product is odorless, but contains components that attract the attention of pests. Characterized by contact action and ready for use.

Before applying the paste to the surface, it is recommended to hold the tube in your hand for several minutes to warm it up.This is necessary to soften the consistency. The protective effect lasts for 3-4 weeks. When cockroaches multiply massively in an apartment, it is recommended to combine the paste with aerosols.

Powder

This form of release of insecticidal preparations has a crystalline powdery consistency of a light shade. The dust has no specific odor and is sold in sealed bags of 50 or 200 g. It is ready for use and does not require preliminary preparation. But its disadvantage is that it can generate dust and requires increased precautions. It is acceptable to use dust in combination with gel and aerosols.

Capsules

Products for killing cockroaches in residential areas are also available in the form of capsules or poisonous lens tablets. They do not require preliminary preparation before use. They need to be placed in places where pests are concentrated. This form of release has an intestinal effect, as it contains components that attract the attention of insects. After the active components enter the cockroach’s body, they block the transmission of nerve impulses from the brain to the limbs, which causes paralysis and then death.

Balloons

Anti-cockroach medications can be in the form of pellets or granules. They are completely ready for use and contain not only toxic components, but also substances that attract the attention of insects. To bait cockroaches, you need to pour the drug onto sheets of paper and place the bait in all rooms of the apartment.

Traps

They are considered not only effective, but also safe. Traps are a plastic structure with holes. Through them, cockroaches penetrate inside, where the toxic bait is located.The traps are securely attached to horizontal and vertical surfaces using Velcro. After eating the poison, the insect remains active for several days and transmits it to its fellows, which causes mass death.

Also on sale are traps in the form of glue houses. They are a cardboard box. It contains bait inside, next to which there is a sticky tape. Once an insect gets inside, it can no longer get out.

Concentrates

They are a highly concentrated suspension that may have a yellowish tint and a rich, specific odor. To prepare a working solution, these preparations must first be diluted with water, according to the attached instructions. After this, the product should be sprayed indoors.

Particular attention should be paid to:

• skirting boards;
• areas near the trash can;
• under the sink;
• joints of water pipes.

Concentrates are usually used by professional services due to their high level of toxicity. After their use, the room must be kept closed for several hours, and sometimes days.

Repellers

They are devices that, when turned on, emit ultrasound. It has a depressing effect on cockroaches, which forces them to go in search of new favorable living conditions. Such devices do not harm human health or pets, but only guarantee protection during operation, which does not exclude the possibility of pests returning.

Fog

Professional services are used to treat residential premises.Disinfestation can be carried out with cold and hot fog, which is generated using special compressors

As a result, small particles of the insecticidal solution mix with air when exiting through the nozzle. This leads to the formation of droplets.

During treatment, the fog fills the entire space in the room, and also penetrates into all the cracks and secluded places where cockroaches can hide. After spraying, the particles remain in the air for up to 10 hours, which is enough to destroy pests and their larvae.

Benefits of using fog:

• the entire volume of the room is processed, including the ceiling;
• high safety for people and animals;
• safety of things and furniture in case of contact with the product;
• immediate effect on parasites;
• high efficiency.

Checker

This cockroach repellent is a simple cylinder-shaped design. The basis is dry matter containing toxins. After activation, smoke begins to be released, which has a detrimental effect on parasites. It penetrates into hard-to-reach places where pests usually hide. Some checkers begin to emit smoke upon contact with water, while others emit smoke after lighting the fuse. The principle of action of checkers is similar to fog.

Causes of cockroaches

A person’s home has all the conditions for these pests to live. After all, it contains warmth and nutrition. And, if cockroaches appear in the house, then getting rid of them is not so easy, because they are characterized by increased vitality. And only comprehensive treatment can help cleanse your home of these annoying insects.

Cockroaches are particularly agile and are able to enter the house through any small opening.Pests initially appear in the basement, and then spread throughout the house in search of food.

The appearance of cockroaches can be caused by untimely removal of food waste and the regular presence of dirty dishes in the sink. Pests are able to move from neighbors through ventilation holes and cracks if they have carried out the treatment. Moreover, initially one scout cockroach goes in search of better living conditions. And subsequently the entire colony is resettled.

Pests are also able to enter the house through an open door to the entrance, in a bag with things after a business trip, with newly purchased furniture, inside household appliances and with parcels.

Prevention of the problem

It will not be possible to get rid of cockroaches forever if you do not follow preventive measures. After all, chemicals and folk remedies can give temporary results, but they cannot eliminate the possibility of these annoying pests reappearing in the house.

Wet cleaning

When carrying out wet cleaning, it is recommended to periodically add essential oils or vinegar. You should also thoroughly wipe all secluded places, as cockroaches do not tolerate cleanliness.

Removing food debris

Do not leave food crumbs or leftovers on the table. After all, this is a food source for cockroaches. The lack of free access to food will force insects to go in search of more favorable living conditions.

Trash Bin Insulation

In everyday life, you should use a trash can with a tight-fitting lid. This will prevent insects from getting inside. You should also take the bucket out regularly and rinse thoroughly each time, which will eliminate the possibility of food waste smelling.

Application of funds

Sometimes insecticides should also be used to prevent re-infestation. Traps and gels containing slow-acting poisons are best suited for this. They also guarantee a long period of protection and eliminate the possibility of mass reproduction.

Elimination of Paths

To forget about cockroaches forever, you need to eliminate the ways in which they enter the house. These nimble insects are able to enter a person's home through cracks in the floor and walls. In this case, you need to carry out cosmetic repairs and seal all the holes. Insects also enter the apartment through ventilation. And to prevent this, it is necessary to seal the hatches with a fine mesh, through the holes of which the pest will not be able to get through.

The use of special means cannot completely eliminate the likelihood of cockroaches appearing in the home, but it reduces it to a minimum. But such drugs must be used taking into account the instructions for use and without exceeding the dosage specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, disinfestation can negatively affect the well-being of all residents of the house. I like