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5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Skyfornia(m): 7:52am On Sep 21, 2019 |
5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches In Your Home - BY AKINWALE AKINYOADE If there is one common household pest we all hate, it is cockroaches as they are one of the hardest to get rid of. Their reproductive capabilities make it challenging to rid yourself of them completely as it is as if you cut one head off, two more will take its place. Cockroaches pose serious health risks to families, as they carry a large number of diseases like dysentery, typhoid, poliomyelitis, and gastroenteritis to name a few. Additionally, cockroach faeces may cause eczema and an allergic reaction in some people. They contaminate whatever substance they come into contact with and that is why for the wellbeing of your family, you check out these top tips below on controlling these pests. 1 Clean, clean and clean again Most household pests feed off dirt and that is why you have to ensure your house is spic-and-span because cockroaches are attracted to food residue, particularly grease. A 15-minute clean-up at the end of each night is enough to eliminate most residues. 2 Seal up crack and holes Sealing cracks, skirting boards and any other entry points cockroaches use to gain access will assist in getting rid of cockroaches especially if you live in an apartment and have neighbours who don’t maintain the same standards of cleanliness as you do. You can use a tube of caulk and a caulking gun to do the job. Additionally, this will help prevent cockroaches from entering your home. 3 Fix any water leaks The reason you find cockroaches scurrying under the sink is that they are attracted to moisture and water. Some cockroaches can survive for months without food, but only days without water so close off their water sources by repairing even the tiniest of leaks. Don’t let water stand in your sink or buckets, store food in sealed containers or in sealed plastic bags and clean food debris from under fridges or cookers. 4 Make your own natural cockroach bait Mix three parts boric acid( or powdered camphor) with one part powdered sugar. The sugar lures the roaches, while the boric acid kills them. Although the boric acid isn’t toxic to people or pets, it can be irritating so keep it away from counters and places where little fingers and noses can reach. Sprinkle it under and behind the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, under the sink, and into cracks along the edges of cabinets and other cracks they may hide. 5 Bring in the experts If you have a big infestation of roaches on your hand, then you may want to bring in a professional exterminator. https://m.guardian.ng/life/tips-on-getting-rid-of-cockroaches-from-your-home/ 12 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Sanfranka6(m): 9:47am On Sep 21, 2019 |
OP not the ones I have here in my room, they always cover their nose whenever I apply any insecticide and move around like we contributed to pay house rent. Meanwhile I dedicate this ftc to myself, finally Glo network delivered 229 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by halowor: 9:48am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Super 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by mentor56(m): 9:48am On Sep 21, 2019 |
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by iykololo(m): 9:48am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Skyfornia: |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Adukpe19(m): 9:48am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Roaches are nuisance to the family's health and hygiene. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by michealdeco: 9:49am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by twosquare(m): 9:49am On Sep 21, 2019 |
I hate these little things...always smart and fast. Anything with life has intelligence. 38 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by elyte89: 9:50am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Yinmu...no matter aw clean ur house is Dere would still b cockroache/(s) in as much as dere re dark places in d house places like d store region 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by FuckDaMods: 9:50am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Op add graphic pics to your topic next time 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Didijiji: 9:50am On Sep 21, 2019 |
I hate them with passion Was thinking there is something you are suggesting like a particular pesticide to kill them 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by solmusdesigns: 9:50am On Sep 21, 2019 |
good one, sugar and camphor thats a new one 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Yusfunoble(m): 9:50am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Roaches, the biggest gangster in your household. To get rid of them or bedbugs. Mixed camphor+sniper+hot water together, their base and leave house for them. You will thank me later. But who changed nairaland font style na 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Lexusgs430: 9:51am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Baygon or TOX....... Works perfectly....... 5 Likes
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by specimen23(m): 9:51am On Sep 21, 2019 |
The topic should have been labelled "5 ways to prevent the spread of cockroaches in your home",as most of the points listed deal with preventive measures (apart from calling fumigation experts,which most of us already know). 9 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by eyeon(m): 9:51am On Sep 21, 2019 |
One sure way is to kill on sight. 15 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by dayleke: 9:52am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Awon aayan..... Won stubborn baje. 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Nobody: 9:52am On Sep 21, 2019 |
I hate cockroaches WITH PASSION 8 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Kevinsamba: 9:52am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Beautiful creatures 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by omoadeleye(m): 9:53am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Use Sniper mixed with kerosene, very effective 7 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Chisaedhor: 9:53am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by nicepoker101(m): 9:54am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Watch joe's apartment. And you will understand how cockroaches are important to us 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by kenny5811(m): 9:55am On Sep 21, 2019 |
jst use sniper... 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Doilooklikeicare(m): 9:55am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Very irritating creature *pukes* 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by richPHAROAH: 9:59am On Sep 21, 2019 |
all of taking tips from this post live in shit holes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by ppreye(m): 10:00am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Cockroaches like playing dead 7 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Nobody: 10:00am On Sep 21, 2019 |
Buy Green Leaf powder and pour it everywhere. It is 50naira per sachet and works like MAGIC. 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by Gideoniteprime4: 10:00am On Sep 21, 2019 |
oyibo be like ``no that`s ``insect`` cruelty`` we need to discuss with the cockroaches in a peaceful manner, maybe that way they might have pity on us humans and they will leave us in peace 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Cockroaches At Home by akanniade10(m): 10:02am On Sep 21, 2019 |
omoadeleye: I have been to 2 local shops in my area now, I can’t find sniper. 5 Likes |
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