How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches Without An Exterminator

Getting rid of cockroaches can be a difficult task. These pests are hardy and adaptable, so they can survive anywhere. They reproduce swiftly as well, so if you don't take action immediately, you'll soon find yourself overrun with them. Getting rid of cockroaches is difficult, but you can do it without spending thousands of dollars. 

Here are things you can do to get rid of cockroaches without an exterminator:

Clean Up Your House 

Cockroaches attract dirty, cluttered spaces. So make sure your premise is clean, and don't leave any dirty dishes in the sink overnight. If you have pets, ensure they don't leave food out all day long.

Seal Up Cracks in Your Floorboards & Walls 

Cockroaches love to hide in dark places where they feel safe from predators, so make sure there aren't any cracks or holes where they can crawl into your home—this includes under the door frame! If cracks are too big to seal up, call a pest control company to come over and handle them for you instead.

Use Natural Insecticides 

Many natural insecticides are available at most grocery stores today (like diatomaceous earth or boric acid), which work well on many types of pests, including roaches. Just sprinkle them around where you think these pests might be hiding out, and natural chemicals will work to dehydrate them and kill them off.

Remove Sources of Food and Water 

Cockroaches need water, food, and shelter to survive. If you can eliminate these three things, they will be much harder to survive once they infest your home. You should start by cleaning up any crumbs or debris from the floor so that if stray bugs come inside, they won't have anything to eat or drink from. Also, ensure there aren't any leaky pipes or garbage cans where water may collect because this could provide them with an easy source of hydration and access to food scraps.

Eliminate Hiding Places 

Just like humans need somewhere comfortable to rest during the day, so do cockroaches! They tend to hide under appliances such as stoves or refrigerators, where they feel safe from predators and can stay out of the way. You should remove any items stored under your appliances and vacuum behind them regularly, so they don't have any hiding places. If you have an issue with roaches in your kitchen, consider investing in pest control products such as cockroach bait.

Call An Exterminator If You're Still Seeing Cockroaches!

You can do things yourself to help get rid of cockroaches, but if you've tried everything and still see them crawling around, it's time to call in the pros. Pinnacle Pest Control is here to help. We'll be able to examine your home and identify where the roaches are coming from, so we can treat those areas specifically. When you call us, we will inspect your property for any signs of infestation. Then we'll estimate how much it would cost to get rid of those cockroaches once and for all. Then we'll create a treatment plan that works best for your situation—we want you to be pest-free as soon as possible!