Battle the Roaches: Proven Tips to Keep Your Home Pest-Free

We’ve reached the new year and it’s time to prepare to start it off strong. Whether you’ve had guests over or not, it’s important to make sure you’re still prepared for whatever might get thrown your way. While we see our families and loved ones off, other critters are trying to make their way in. Cockroaches are normally associated with dirt and grime. However, once they’re in, they’re in. It doesn’t matter what the situation is for a cockroach. As soon as it finds a food source, that’s all it needs. It’s why it’s so important to make sure you keep your house as protected as possible. 

Aside from being a pest, cockroaches come with their own troubles. Not only can they trigger asthma, but they can also trigger allergies from their dead bodies or feces. They can contaminate your food and have been known to carry diseases like cholera and even E. coli. 

The damage they can do can be avoided, though. Here are some tips to make sure you’re prepared. 

• Make sure all containers are properly sealed 

• Do not leave food in or around the sink 

• Clean up any crumbs or spills as they happen 

• Sweep up outside debris where they might be living 

• Do not leave food outside for any outdoor animals for an extended period of time 

• Proper waste disposal 

There are ways to treat cockroaches if they do get in your home, though. First and foremost, remember do not self-treat. While it may be easier just to grab a can of bug spray, you can do a lot of damage to yourself, your loved ones, and your pets.

To eliminate cockroaches give us a call today at 405-582-2114. Be proactive, not reactive.