How to Kill Cockroaches

Nobody likes cockroaches.  Nobody wants them in their home.  They are just flat-out, unwanted company.  Now the question everyone who ever had an infestation of roaches has: How to Kill Cockroaches?

There are many good and not so good products on the market for killing cockroaches.  We have tried most of them out and have found that the following products are really effective and recommended for killing cockroaches:

While these products are a very effective way of how to kill cockroaches, several steps must be taken in conjunction with these products.  A comprehensive program must be implemented to make your home as inhospitable to these little vermin as possible.

Read on to Learn the Best Way to Use These Products to

Rid Your Home of Roaches!

 Do You Have Cockroaches?

First, and it may seem like a silly question, you must determine if you have cockroaches in your house?  If you see one, (pictured) there are probably a hundred or so more lurching about.  They like to come out at night so you may have to look for them with a flashlight at night.  Cockroaches leave behind a trail of excrement, so any sign of their droppings (tiny brown stains or pellets) is a good indication of an infestation.

 Seal Things Up Tight!

Next, you must determine where they are coming from and stop them!  Seal off holes around pipes and vents with copper wool or Greatstuff.  Cracks around window and doors must be caulked.  Door sweeps should be installed on doors so that roaches cannot crawl under them.  Any hole or crack where you suspect roaches may be gaining access to your home should be sealed.

 De-Clutter!

Now clean up clutter around your home.  Cockroaches eat paper and the glue used in books and magazines.  Get rid of paper and boxes and clean up the clutter where roaches like to hang out.

 Starve Them Out!

Next, remove their food and water supply.  Clean your kitchen thoroughly, using a degreaser on all surfaces.  Fix leaky faucets and keep sink plugs over drains.  Keep food in plastic containers or zip lock bags.  Remove garbage from house as soon as possible.  Do not leave pet food out overnight.

 How to Kill Cockroaches

Now, the moment you have been waiting for: how to kill cockroaches.  First, use a product containing cypermerthrin, such as Demon WP, to spray to outside perimeter of your home.  Be sure to spray a couple of feet up and out from the house and around any cracks or possible points of entry.

 Next, put boric acid into the cracks and crevices where the cockroaches hide.  Using a mini hand duster makes this job a lot easier.  Take your time, using a flashlight to inspect cracks.  Blow the boric acid into all cracks and crevices where you suspect roaches maybe hiding.  When in doubt, puff the boric acid into the crack!  It usually takes 2 to 3 pounds of boric acid for an average home.

 Now, following the directions, place Maxforce roach gel in cabinets, etc.  Maxforce Roach bait stations can also be used in sensitive areas.

 Follow up

After your initial surge, you will want to monitor the situation as it usually takes more than one application to eradicate an infestation.    Spread some roach traps, such as Combat Quick Kill, throughout your home (three or more per room).  Inspect traps every few weeks.  If roaches start to reappear, use the boric acid again.

 It is recommended that, just as professionals do, you treat your home as described above once every three months.  Being on such a schedule will ensure your house is free of cockroaches for good!

 I hope Ihave helped you to learn how to kill cockroaches.