No homeowner wants roaches in his or her house. Seriously. These are probably one of the worst pests. They’re disgusting, unsightly, and are known to carry a whole host of diseases that they can easily pass on to you and your family.
Although cockroaches are one of the most unwelcomed house guests, many homeowners find themselves having to deal with them.
If you’ve noticed a cockroach or two running around your kitchen counter or sink, then you’ll need to act fast and get rid of the pests. While calling a qualified exterminator will help to quickly get rid of these pests, you want to ensure that you don’t have any more of them coming to your home after the extermination.
So, what exactly attracted them to your home and how can you protect you and your family from future infestations?
1. Food
Roaches, like all other pests, need food to survive, and your kitchen is often the ideal spot for them. What makes roaches so frustrating is that they don’t necessarily always go for the food that’s nicely tucked into the pantry or in different jars. Roaches are attracted to the bread crumbs that you left behind while making a sandwich, the leftover smudges that are left on the dishes that are in the kitchen sink, and any other crump that may have fallen on the floor while you were preparing your meal.
Because of this, it’s important to take the necessary preventative measure like making sure you wash the dishes after every meal (or at least rinse them and put them in the dishwasher) and clean up every crumb on kitchen counters and floors.
2. Moisture
Moisture can easily attract roaches into your home. This can be moisture from a wet bathmat or a leaking pipe from your bathroom’s sink.
3. Untidy Homes
Roaches thrive in homes that are not kept clean. If you regularly leave food lying around and the sink is filled with dirty dishes, this is one of the easiest ways to attract these pests. So, ensure that you keep your home as tidy and as clean as possible. Besides storing food in the refrigerator and airtight containers, you’ll also want to ensure that you empty the trashcan daily.
Clean Homes Can Also Attract Roaches
While you can take preventative measures as mentioned above, there are many instances where roaches can still make their way into your home through a crevice, a crack, a gap in your bathroom sink, etc. When this happens, it’s difficult to just reach for your nearest insect repellent and get the job done.
The problem is that cockroaches lay a lot of eggs and if you see just one of them, there’s a good chance that there are either plenty of them nearby, or at least, little eggs waiting to hatch and make their way into the various corners around your home.
This is why getting an experienced cockroach exterminator Cambridge is your best defence force. While you can clean your home and ensure that it’s kept crump and gap-free, these pesky creatures travel in packs and you’ll need an expert to get rid of not only the cockroaches you