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Roaches are a common household pest that can quickly lead to an infestation unless you take care of the problem at its source. Many people assume that roaches are only evident in dirty homes or homes that aren’t well kept but that is not true. Roaches can find their way into any home through damaged door or window seals, small cracks or holes on the outside of the home, or even from storage boxes. Many times, spotting one roach may mean that many more are lurking out of sight. But it’s essential to take the right pest-control measures when dealing with roaches or any other type of pest. So, today on the blog, your Murfreesboro pest control company Ameri Care shares five simple tips to get rid of roaches.
Roach Bait
Roach bait can be placed in areas roaches like to travel like baseboards, behind furniture and appliances, and inside of cabinets. Roach bait contains a pesticide that kills the roaches once ingested. We recommend keeping roach bait out of reach for pests and children.
Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)
IGRs are a type of chemical that affect the roach’s life cycle by preventing reproduction. IGRs are available as sprays, baits, and traps.
Boric Acid
Boric Acid is a natural insecticide that can be sprinkled along pathways that roaches travel. Sprinkle it in the corners of cabinets, under furniture and appliances, and along baseboards, but do not let it come in contact with food or cooking utensils.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth or DE is a fine grain powder made from fossilized diatoms. The DE powder is abrasive to roaches, which causes dehydration and eventual death. You can sprinkle DE powder in areas where you notice roach activity.
Professional Pest Control
Professional pest control uses safe and effective pesticides to reduce roaches and other common household pests. Our experts can assess your home’s needs and devise a year-round pest control solution for you. Maintaining quarterly treatments, which means we treat your home once every three months, yields the best results as opposed to over-the-counter pest control.
Even though these tips may help reduce the number of roaches in your home, professional pest control can safely be applied to get rid of roaches. We also recommend maintaining a clean home, take your trash out daily, and keep clutter to a minimum. These efforts combined can help reduce roaches and other pests. We also recommend that you address the roach problem in your home as soon as possible. Waiting until an infestation is evident could make handling the situation more difficult, although not impossible.
Get Rid of Roaches in Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Hermitage, Tennessee
Ameri Care Services has been providing pest control services to homes and businesses in Middle Tennessee for decades. Our pest control services can help with common household pests, spiders, roaches, and rodents. If you would like to learn more about pest control services or find out how to sign up for year-round pest control in Nashville, contact Ameri Care by calling (615) 893-7111.