How To Get Rid Of Roaches Fast (10 Effective Ways)

by John Griffith Nov 21, 2022 @ 15:31

Ugh! Is there anything more disgusting and frustrating than a roach infestation in your home? These yucky pests love to make themselves at home in your beautiful spaces. Sadly, roaches are one of the most common household pests and are often seen in the kitchen, bathroom, and other living spaces in search for something to eat. However, these pests aren’t only disgusting to look at, they also carry a ton of diseases with them. That’s why it’s best to tackle the infestation as fast as possible. Today we will show you 10 super effective way on how to get rid of roaches as fast as possible and how you can keep them out for good.

Is there anything more disgusting and frustrating than a roach infestation?

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What Attracts Cockroaches In Your Home?
Most Common Types of Cockroaches
#American Cockroach
#German Cockroach
How To Get Rid of Roaches
#Clean Everything
#Roach Traps
#Boric Acid
#Keep an Eye Out
#Baking Soda
#Throw Away Cardboard Boxes
#Borax
#Essential Oils
#Citrus
#Liquid Concentrate
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What Attracts Cockroaches In Your Home?

These persistent pests come to your home for a series of things. The most common reason being that it’s the perfect food and water source, as well as a warm and welcoming shelter. However, there are some certain things we do, that make the spaces even more attractive to roaches. This includes often leaving dirty dishes in the sink, not picking up fallen crumbs on the floor and counters, forgetting to take the garbage out, leaving out the pet food and so on. Dripping faucets, cracked shower doors and other potential places of excess moisture also reel in the roaches.

These persistent pests come to your home for a series of things

Most Common Types of Cockroaches

When it comes to tackling a roach infestation, it’s important to know first what type of roach you are dealing with. There are quite a few different cockroach species, but when it comes to home invaders, the most common are the American cockroach and the German cockroach.

It’s important to know first what type of roach you are dealing with

#American Cockroach

American roaches are a dark brown color and quite big (1″– 2″) and are some of the most common when it comes to home infestations. Usually a reddish-brown, dark color, these pests have a distinct 8 figure pattern on the back of their head. The American cockroach also has wings and can fly, but only for short distances. But enough to freak you out. These pests can also bite. But their bites are mostly harmless unless they become infected. You will start to notice an American cockroach infestation by their droppings, which have ridges on the sides.

A reddish-brown, dark color, these pests have a distinct 8 figure pattern

#German Cockroach

The German cockroach is not as big (1/2″-5/8″) and come in a light brown color. This type is one of the most common types of roaches worldwide. You can identify them by the two dark, parallel stripes on their back. They love hanging around in warm, humid environments where there is plenty of food.

You can identify them by the two dark, parallel stripes on their back

How To Get Rid of Roaches

These pests usually come into your home through cracks and crevices, holes inside your pipes and vents, or by hitching a ride onto items such as old furniture. That’s why it’s best to tackle any entry points to begin with. In general, getting rid of roaches isn’t the easiest of tasks, but it isn’t impossible. But do keep in mind that they are quite resilient, and you will need to be patient and persistent. If the infestation seems to be getting out of control, don’t be afraid to call an exterminator to help. But before that lets see what you can do to help rid yourself and your home of these pests.

These pests usually come into your home through cracks and crevices

#Clean Everything

The first thing, other than seal any entry points, is to clean everything! While this may seem like a given, it’s one of the easiest and most effective things you can do. By doing some simple things, like cleaning the dishes after each meal, and taking care of spills and crumbs as they happen, can really help you get rid of those roaches. Without any food sources, your home won’t be as inviting to them. So, clean out the trash regularly, remove any grease from the stove top, vacuum often and make sure no food is left out and about.

The first thing, other than seal any entry points, is to clean everything

#Roach Traps

An effective method of dealing with roaches is to get some store-bough traps. Such traps can easily be found in your local supermarket, department store, home improvement store and so on. There you can find a variety of trap options. There are ultrasound machines that keep roaches at bay, bait stations that lure them in, glue traps that catch them, and they get stuck and so on. However, while this is effective, you will need to check these traps often, so you can clear them out and put new ones int heir place. If you have more than just a few roaches, it may take two weeks, and constantly changing traps to see results.

An effective method of dealing with roaches is to get some store-bough traps

#Boric Acid

This is a naturally-occurring compound that can be found in certain plants and fruits. And while it’s harmless to us and even our pets, it’s quite deadly for roaches. When these pests come into contact with it, it sticks to their wings and legs. And when roaches ingest the powder, it is fatal. So, sprinkle a light dusting of boric acid on a paper plate and put some food in the middle of it, like an orange peel or some peanut butter. Then place the plate in a part of the house, where you’ve seen a lot of roaches. This may need to be done a few times, but it is quite effective.

This is a naturally-occurring compound that can be found in certain plants and fruits

#Keep an Eye Out

In order to stop any roaches from getting into your home, you need to keep a constant eye out for any possible entry points they may have. This is especially important if you know your home is prone to such pests. If you notice any new cracks, make sure to seal them up. This will also stop other pests from getting in. You can always call in a professional to help you identify the weak points in your home.

You need to keep a constant eye out for any possible entry points

#Baking Soda

We love baking soda! It has a thousand different uses. When it comes to roaches, it’s one of the easiest and fastest ways to get rid of them. With it, you can create a bait trap. Just dice a handful of onions and sprinkle them with baking soda. Then place this tasty bait on a paper plate and place it anywhere where the roaches hang out. When the cockroaches digest it, their stomachs swole up, gas is created, and they burst.

Just dice a handful of onions and sprinkle them with baking soda

#Throw Away Cardboard Boxes

Cockroaches are like little hoarders, and they live for any piles of newspapers and cardboard boxes. Why? They make the perfect nesting material and an excellent breeding ground. So, if you want to prevent any roaches in your home, make sure to toss or recycle any of the latter materials. Make sure to not pile them in your home and leave them for longer periods of time.

Make sure to toss or recycle any cardboard or newspaper

#Borax

This common laundry product does a great job in getting rid of roaches. Just combine equal parts of borax and some white sugar. Then sprinkle the mixture around places you’ve seen roach activity at. The roaches will consume the borax which will dehydrate them and kill them. While there is some clean-up after this method, it sure is effective.

This common laundry product does a great job in getting rid of roaches

#Essential Oils

Essential oils have a ton of different uses. You can even use them as roach repellent. There are certain smells roaches can’t stomach. So, if you have any peppermint or lemongrass oils lying around, put them to good work. Just mix some drops with some water in a pray bottle and go to town. Spray any place you’ve seen cockroaches in with the mixture.

If you have any peppermint or lemongrass oils lying around, put them to good work

#Citrus

While humans may love the smell and taste of citrus, the same cannot be said about cockroaches. These pests don’t find the citrus smell attractive. This means it’s an excellent way to repel them. Just add some drops of lemon oil into the water when you mop your floors. While you may not be able to detect it, roaches will and will stay as far from it as possible.

These pests don’t find the citrus smell attractive

#Liquid Concentrate

You can find liquid roach deterrent concentrate at pretty much any local home improvement store. The point of this concentrate is to be diluted with some water and sprayed into any cracks, and crevices these horrible pests may be hiding in. You can also mop your floors with it for an extra safety measure that the roaches won’t come out.

You can find liquid roach deterrent concentrate at pretty much any local home improvement store

This was how to get rid of roaches fast and keep them out of your home for good. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can start getting rid of these horrible pests.

This was how to get rid of roaches fast

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.