natural ways to get rid of roaches in home

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Cockroach baits and traps: cockroach baits are a very effective means of getting rid of cockroaches in your house. You can use these baits to attract roaches and also kill the eggs and the critters. You can make use of food as bait to help break the breeding cycle of these roaches. Making use of baits are ideal as they are mess free and do not secrete any harmful substance. However, it is important that you do not allow your pets to consume any of these substances as they could cause severe damage.

Cockroach Bomb :
Cockroach bombs are more suitable alternatives to baits and traps when it comes to removing roaches from your house. In situations where you cannot find the origin of the roach infestation, you can make use of a cockroach bomb. It is required that you exit the premises where you intend to put to cockroach bomb for a couple of hours while the cockroach bomb is at work, and also you

need to ensure proper ventilation flow across the house afterwards. This helps to provide an outlet for harmful substance to leave. It should be pointed out that residues from cockroach bomb can stay for as long as three months and as such it is advisable you do not make use of them in houses where people sensitive to chemicals and fragrances inhabit. It should also not be used in houses were children live.

Cockroach Spray: Cockroach spray is an alternative best used to kill a single roach and kill it instantly. There are different types of cockroach spray, some also create a protective layer that ensures the cockroaches do not return to the spot, in addition to killing any roach that passes through that spot few months after.

Cockroach repellent: this is best used at roach entry point into your house, so as to prevent them from gaining access to your home.