Cockroaches do not like places with good sanitation. This is not to say that cockroaches will not infest clean homes; it is only to say that their preference would be an unsanitary, damp, and humid environment. Therefore, sanitary practices such…
Mopping with bleach will not eliminate cockroach infestations. However, good sanitation is always recommended as this will help eliminate food sources and harborage areas for the cockroaches to seek refuge. Unfortunately, cockroaches can live on very little food, so good…
Yes and no. As I have stated before, there are many things that will kill a roach, the most common example being a shoe. Smashing a cockroach with a shoe is generally 100% effective and is very cost-effective. However, ridding…
The internet has several claims that coffee grounds can be used as a repellant for cockroaches. This has not been proven to be the case. Roaches seem to be neither attracted nor repelled by coffee. Caffeine contained in coffee will…
Citrus is a very good natural insecticide, and in fact, several products on the market today are derived from citrus. Putting a lemon, lime or orange peal or juiced fruit down the drain and running the disposal is a good…
The most important thing is just to keep your drains clean. Avoid food buildup in the drain and run disposal systems where possible. In addition, it is not a bad idea to wipe down counters, sinks, etc. to get rid…
Roaches do leave droppings, and where they tend to congregate, you will find a bunch of them. This is referred to as a "fecal focal point"... gross, I know. It is best to check areas that are near moisture, like…
Yes, Lysol will kill a roach. However, the issue really isn't what will "kill" a roach, because many things, such as a shoe, can kill a roach. The question is what will kill a roach colony. While Lysol will kill…
There is no evidence to suggest that dryer sheets will repel or even bother roaches. There have been some university studies regarding dryer sheets and gnats. However, nothing has been considered conclusive. To really rid your home of roaches, it…
Roaches are capable of crawling anywhere they want. However, it would be very uncommon for a cockroach to decide to purposely come near you. They are more active at night and we are less active at night. The possibility of…
