How to Get Rid of Roaches

How to get rid of roaches using the DX610 electronic pest repeller.  Plugin roach repellers can be an effective way to eliminate roaches.  The high frequency output from these repellers work on their nervous system and cause them to move from their hiding areas.

Not all repellers are created equal. Some are single sound outputs, some are multiple. Frequency ranges vary as well in addition to the area that they cover.

Our favorite product in this category is the DX610 Pest-A-Repel. Pictured below.

Types Of Roaches

There are five major types of roaches in the US: American Roach, Brown Banded Roach, Oriental Roach, Smokey Brown Roach, and the German Roach.

These species are a nuisance because they infest homes, apartments, businesses and other structures, and they are able to spread disease and cause other health issues.

how to get rid of roaches | American Roach

American Roach

how to get rid of roaches | Brown Branded Roach

Brown Banded Roach

how to get rid of roaches | Oriental Roach

Oriental Roach

how to get rid of roaches | Smokey Brown Roach

Smokey Brown Roach

how to get rid of roaches | German Roach

German Roach

Where Do Roaches Hide?

Have you noticed that when you open a cabinet near the sink or turn on the bathroom light, that you see the most roaches scatter. Most roach species prefer dark, moist areas to hide and breed. That’s why the kitchens and bathrooms are typically the first rooms to be infested.

Roaches also hide behind appliances like refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, toaster ovens, dishwashers.

Roaches may also be found in or around floor drains, inside the electrical areas of refrigerators and microwaves, and in cracks in cabinets and around wall trims.

How to Get Rid of Roaches

Electronic Pest Control | Sanitation | Preparation

Getting rid of an existing cockroach infestation and keeping roaches out cover mostly the same steps so we will combine the two.

Using Electronic Pest Repellers Like DX610 – First Step

STEP 1

Using electronic pest control (repellers) as the first step can help in getting rid of roaches. But with roaches, we strongly recommend that you take additional sanitation type steps. One of the keys is to take away any water and food sources like around the top sink area as well as under the sink. Make sure it’s dry. Fix any leaky pipes.

STEP 2

Experts will tell you that sanitation is definitely one of the most important steps to getting rid of roaches, and preventing them as well.

It makes perfect sense that you must eliminate what attracts roaches, including as many food sources and water sources as possible. Depending on the level of the infestation it can take over three weeks to eliminate a roach infestation. It is usually suggested that to help monitor the infestation you can place glue boards in and under cabinets, behind toilets, under appliances and in other areas that have been infested. Check the glue board traps every week to monitor your progress.

Roaches are much easier to prevent than to get rid of. Preventing roaches from being attracted to and infesting your home will almost always come down to proper sanitation. Clean homes and businesses can become infested if small sanitation steps are missed.

Missing some simple sanitation steps can mean that you are leaving roaches water and food to thrive on.

Eliminate Food Sources | How To Get Rid Of Roaches

Eliminating food sources is a very important step.

  • Clean Kitchen Appliances and under them.
  • Empty Cabinets and Clean them out.
  • Limit food consumption to one room of the house.
  • Vacuum the kitchen floor thoroughly each night. Roaches feed at night. Practice your most rigorous cleaning rituals in the kitchen just before bed each night.
  • Vacuum all other non-food areas of the home every 2 to 3 days.
  • Wipe down kitchen counter tops with a disinfectant spray each night
  • Empty pet food containers at night, or place them on the back porch or in a plastic bag.
  • Store Food in Sealed Containers.
  • Use a trash can with a tight fitting lid, and take out the trash each night before bed.
  • Keep outside trash cans clean and moved away from the structure

Eliminate Water Sources | How To Get Rid Of Roaches

Do your best to eliminate all water sources. Limiting available sources will cause negative stress on a roach population. Fewer water sources to go around means that many roaches will die.

  • Fix leaky faucets and pipes.
  • Repair sweating pipes.
  • Before bed, stop up sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms and dry them completely with a paper towel.
  • Dry out the bathtub and shower completely and stop up the drain before bed.
  • Place wet dish rags and sponges in an airtight plastic storage bag overnight, or place them directly in the washing machine.
  • Pet water dishes should be placed outside overnight or be dried completely and refilled in the morning.
  • Wet toothbrushes should be dried as best they can and sealed in plastic bags.

Eliminate Roach Hiding Places | How To Get Rid Of Roaches

Roaches prefer a tight crack or crevice, or a dark wall void in which to hide out of sight during daylight areas. Eliminate as many hiding places as you can and roaches will hit the road.

  • Seal off cracks and crevices with a caulking gun.
  • Seal off holes surrounding pipes or other light and wall fixtures with a material such as copper mesh
  • Windows and doors should fit tightly and squarely within their frames to prevent both harborage and entry from outside.
  • Place tape over holes and crevices in appliances and other household items where appropriate. Such items may include computers, telephones, bread machines, alarm clocks, etc. This is only necessary in areas where many roaches are seen frequently.

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