The key to long-term management of cockroaches is to make the environment less conducive as a habitat, by reducing sources of food, water and shelter available to them. It is not easy, however, to find out where cockroaches have entered your home as they generally enter through hidden access points.
The number one way you can limit a cockroach infestation is by starting to do some serious cleaning throughout the house. This means that you should also take into consideration the garage and the basement, but make sure that you concentrate mainly on the kitchen area. While cleaning your house you must always make sure that you don't leave them with places where they can hide and also get rid of all the potential sources of food and water that the cockroaches might have. The moment you will limit the access of cockroaches to food and water you will automatically limit the size of the cockroach infestation that you are dealing with. The studies have showed that a cockroach can survive up to 1 month without food, but without water it takes less than one week until they are dead. This is the reason why you should definitely fix any leaking plumbing and never leave any dishes or any other water supply for them in the kitchen. You will need a pest control expert to find and treat cockroaches, but you can still limit infestation by doing the following:
o Store food in tightly sealed containers. Remove food residue in and around kitchen areas, especially near refrigerators.
o Ensure work surfaces, cracks and crevices are free from food scraps.
o Empty rubbish bins regularly.
o Regularly remove accumulations of cardboard boxes.
o Steam clean soiled areas.
o Install screens to vents, especially over sewers, to increase air flow.
o Improve drainage in wet areas.
o Caulk or grout access cracks to roof and wall voids.
o Eliminate harbourages such as rolled carpet and stacks of paper.
o Fix leaks, especially from hot water systems.
o Regularly turn mulch piles.
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