Roaches can be inadvertently brought into the home in the form of egg cases that have been laid in groceries, beer and soft drink cases, used appliances, rugs, furniture, etc. They are not always a sign of poor housekeeping. The homeowner must rely on intensive sanitation measures, physical modification of habitat and the use of pest control products to adequately control the cockroach. Note that pesticide use alone will not ensure successful control unless the habitat is physically modified first. Remember that pesticides treat only the symptoms rather than the cause of the infestation.
Focus efforts where roaches are most concentrated. Cockroaches like to squeeze into small cracks in which their back and underside make contact with both upper and lower surfaces. This explains the cockroach’s preference for small, enclosed areas. They tend to occur in patches in a room and are generally found in basements or first-floor apartments. They prefer warm moist areas where food is readily available.
Pest Control Guide
- Never leave sources of food or water exposure. Clean up spills immediately. Do not leave pet water and food out 24 hours a day. During the daytime, you can place your pet’s dish in a plate filled with soapy water. Because soap has some insecticidal properties, roaches venturing into the water will be killed.
- Keep food in tightly sealed plastic or glass containers, rather than in paper or cardboard containers that the roaches can chew through.
- Regularly clean around and beneath appliances, sinks and other locations close to a food source where dark and/or humid conditions exist. A layer of accumulated grease behind a stove will allow several adult roaches to survive and reproduce. Empty drainage pans under refrigerators to eliminate this source of water for the roaches.
- Clean the kitchen thoroughly every day.
- Store garbage in sealed plastic containers and dispose of it daily.
- Do not allow dirty dishes to accumulate, especially overnight. If you do not have the time to wash them immediately, immerse them in a strong solution of detergent and water.
- Vacuum your home regularly to help remove food particles and insect egg masses.
- Wrap or insulate pipes that have excessive amounts of condensation, repair leaky faucets and pipes, ventilate bathrooms and dehumidify areas of excess moisture to reduce the availability of water from these sources. Controlling humidity and increasing the light and air circulation in problem areas will help control infestations.
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