Cockroach extermination methods and their effectiveness can vary, whether you use some commercial baits, hire an exterminator, or even try some home methods using substances you can find around the home such as bleach or Listerine. The latter options are usually a homeowner’s first course of action before purchasing products or hiring a professional. Another…
Cockroaches are one of the world’s most common and aggravating home pests. Having a cockroach infestation in your home is an unsightly and uncomfortable experience. It can also be potentially hazardous to the health of your family, but how many cockroaches do you need to see to know there is a problem? The first thing…
Cockroaches are one of the most invasive and disgusting pests that can invade your home. You may resort to some home remedies for killing cockroaches, and are now left with dead cockroaches lying around your home. You may even have trapped some live cockroaches that have been hiding in your home. Either way, you now…
We’ve all had cockroaches in our homes. It’s common to see them in the kitchen, the bathroom, or under the cabinets. It’s common for cockroaches to scatter and hide if you disturb their area. They are experts at hiding in what seems the most difficult places to access, but this is why they are considered…
Cockroaches will suddenly appear in your home from what seems like nowhere, but these sneaky creatures may have been present in your house for longer than you think. They have an extremely skilled ability to find and enter the most difficult of hiding places in your home. Roaches breed rapidly and spread quickly if you…
Cockroaches are a problem, but pesticides and chemical-based repellents can often have harmful side effects on children and pets. You may be looking for a safer, homemade cockroach killer or repellent. If so, there’s a surprising and common substance in your home which may do the trick. Listerine mouthwash will kill a cockroach if sprayed…
Cockroaches are unpleasant, tenacious pests that are notorious for their resilience and ability to live in harsh environments and circumstances. They are known to be one of the most invasive and disliked creatures on the planet with some disgusting characteristics, leading to many people asking why they even exist? Another well-discussed topic about cockroaches is:…
Killing a cockroach can be one of the most detestable chores in life. But what if it also brings more bugs? As disgusting as it sounds, swattings and sprayings may draw an influx of more unwelcome houseguests. When a cockroach dies, it releases oleic acid. This has an unpleasant odor and draws other cockroaches to…
Cockroaches have the ability to thrive in almost any scenario, which is what enables them to flourish all throughout the world. However, cockroaches have many predators, some looking for their next meal and some (us humans) just trying to remove them from an environment they are not welcomed in Can cockroaches play dead when being…
Cockroaches are possibly the most revered and disliked creature on the planet. They’re able to invade our homes and hide in places we never thought possible such as microwaves and other kitchen corners and niches. When a cockroach is discovered on its back, most people believe it’s a position that roaches take when they’re dead….
Cockroaches can be a great nuisance to homeowners and have serious health consequences for humans. When you consider the types of cockroaches in the world, you will be quite surprised to know that there are over 4,500 types; however, there are only around 70 species that are found in the U.S. In general, there are…
Have you ever seen roaches crawling in your microwave? Well, as ghastly as it sounds, they do exist and despite maintaining the best of hygiene, these creatures make their way to microwaves making it crucial to find some solutions to keep them at bay. How Do Cockroaches Reach Your Microwaves? Cockroaches are notorious for infesting…
There are plenty of insects all around but the one that’s guaranteed to give you the heebie-jeebies is the cockroach. The sight of one scurrying around in your home is probably going to have you extremely concerned. But the idea of flying or leaping cockroaches is the stuff of nightmares. So, you may be wondering…
Oriental cockroaches or Blatta orientalis as they’re scientifically known are an invasive pest found in most parts of the world. They love damp, moist places and usually stick to building nests outdoors, but they have been known to infiltrate houses too. They can spread diseases to humans and frequently contaminate food. Oriental cockroaches are also…
Cockroaches can be a real nuisance for homeowners. The sight of cockroaches crawling in the kitchen, in the bathroom and in other parts of the home can be irritating and may make you susceptible to diseases and infections. The good news is that with timely intervention we can get rid of cockroaches. Here are some…
Cockroaches crawling in homes, kitchens, and elsewhere are a ghastly sight almost no one appreciates. In addition, cockroaches are known to lead to infections and spread feces everywhere they go. So why exactly do they exist? Have you ever wondered why do roaches exist? In summary, cockroaches are useful because they recycle decaying matter and…
When most individuals think about cockroaches, they recall images of filthy and germ-infested critters scurrying across surfaces within the house. However, not all cockroaches reside in houses. These invertebrates exhibit no preference for one location over another and will scavenge wherever there is an abundance of food. Various types of cockroaches actually prefer an outdoor…
You may be concerned about the safety of your kitchen food if you don’t know what kind of roach infestation you’re dealing with. After all, most of us store leftover and uncooked items in zip locks, Tupperware, and other plastic containers. Roaches have a powerful bite that is capable of breaking through plastic packaging. The…
Chocolate is possibly the most popular treat that many people enjoy worldwide. But a common question that often arises is about insects being present in chocolate, in particular, cockroaches. It’s the truth no one wanted to hear. You may be eating roach particles while you eat chocolate. Is it really true that there are cockroaches…
There are many different methods of getting rid of and preventing infestations of cockroaches, some more effective than others and some more expensive to implement. Mothballs for cockroach control is a common query by homeowners looking for a cost-effective repellent for these unpleasant critters. The answer is yes, mothballs do keep roaches away. Cockroaches are…
