With the arrival of autumn and the drop in temperatures, many homes begin to receive unwanted visitors. We talk about the insect that most worries urban residents, the cockroach, and how to eliminate it with simple and verifiable measures.
How do they get in and where do they hide?
With the cold, cockroaches look for interiors that offer heat, humidity and food. They enter through cracks, poorly sealed joints and sewers, settling in kitchens, bathrooms, basements and even near appliance motors.
The presence can be detected by excrement, skin changes and a characteristic odor. In addition to being uncomfortable, cockroaches can carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, contaminate utensils and food and aggravate allergies or respiratory problems.
Prevention: basic measures
Daily cleaning is the first hurdle: removing crumbs and grease, storing food in closed containers, and emptying the trash every day. Sealing is the second line of defense, sealing cracks, holes and joints in walls, floors and frames.
Keeping drains protected with covers or grates when not in use reduces the likelihood of entry. Ventilating damp areas and controlling humidity in bathrooms and basements limit the insect-friendly environment.
Homemade tricks mentioned
If the pest has already been detected, there are low-cost solutions mentioned by pest control technicians and guides. One of them is to use pine products, taking advantage of aromatic compounds such as alpha-pinene that work as a repellent; They are distributed in the most affected divisions, explains the news page.
Another option is to use crushed dried bay leaves as a natural repellent. Mixed with boric acid and hot water in a sprayer, it is applied to skirting boards, joints and passage areas, reinforcing control near water and heat points.
Reinforcement of routines and monitoring
After applying repellents, it is important to maintain hygiene and inspection routines to assess effectiveness. In environments with high humidity, combining ventilation, dehumidification and sealing of drains accelerates the reduction of insect activity.
When the infestation is extensive or persistent, evaluation by a professional team allows hidden outbreaks to be treated. Even in this scenario, daily prevention continues to be decisive to eliminate the cockroach and prevent new entries.
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