The most effective methods to eliminate cockroaches in the home include the following:
1. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene: Thoroughly clean up the garbage and food residue in the home, especially in the kitchen and dining area. Cockroaches prefer damp and dirty environments, and keeping the environment clean can reduce their habitat. Regularly clean places such as sinks and sewers that are prone to bacterial growth and attract cockroaches. Sealed storage of food to avoid exposure of food residues and reduce the food sources for cockroaches.
2. Use physical and chemical methods: Sticky trapping method: Use sticky cockroach paper or sticky trapping boxes and place them in places where cockroaches often appear, such as cabinets, corners of walls, etc. Drug extermination: Use commonly available cockroach baits or aerosols on the market. Baits usually contain attractants and insecticides, which can attract cockroaches to feed and cause their death. Aerosols are directly sprayed onto cockroaches or their habitats to quickly kill them. Please note that when using these medications, follow the instructions in the manual to ensure safety. Homemade bait: Use materials such as boric acid and flour to make cockroach bait and place it in the area where cockroaches roam. Boric acid can damage the digestive system of cockroaches, leading to their death. But this method may not be suitable for families with children or pets to avoid accidental ingestion.
3. Preventive measures: Seal gaps: Check the gaps in doors, windows, walls, floors, etc. in the home, and use materials such as cement and silicone to seal them to prevent cockroaches from entering. Installing screens: Install fine screens on the windows to prevent cockroaches and other pests from entering the room through the windows. Regular inspection: Regularly inspect every corner and concealed area of the home to promptly detect and address cockroach issues.
Through the comprehensive application of the above methods, cockroaches in the home can be effectively eliminated and prevented from breeding again. Patience and attention should be maintained during the process of eliminating cockroaches, as their reproductive ability is strong and requires continuous effort to completely eradicate them.