Cockroaches, Crawly and Creepy: How to Prevent Winter Roach Infestations

Cockroaches, Crawly and Creepy: How to Prevent Winter Roach Infestations

It’s happened to all of us. While you may be able to grab a shoe or bug spray to get rid of the problem, the worst thing is when you don’t find the cockroach, and it continues to live in your home. You may be wondering how many cockroaches there are in your home. A cockroach infestation can be a very distressing experience. With fast winter approaching, it is crucial to take preventative measures to keep them from infesting your home.

Cockroaches require food, water, and somewhere to hide or keep warm. Cockroaches might be seeking shelter in your warm home as winter approaches, and this is because they have all the resources they need to survive. To stop roaches from infesting your house, get rid of any home comforts they are looking for. Cockroaches are most active at night and usually seek shelter in a dark place during daylight.

These are ways to prevent cockroaches from taking over your home in winter.

1. Keep all non-refrigerated food (pasta, flour, etc.) in sealed containers. Make sure to keep shelves clean and tidy.
2. Clean the microwave, oven, and toaster thoroughly. Also, remember to clean behind the stove and refrigerator. Cockroaches love to hide in toasters and eat the crumbs, so clean them often and leave them on for 3 minutes.
3. Make sure to wash all pet food daily. Cockroaches love water, so think about ways you can solve that problem.
4. Make sure to leave dishes out for a short time. Dirty dishes are an invitation to eat. You can wash dishes if you are unable to wash them. You should also make sure that your dishwasher is clean. Food could have gotten stuck in the filters or along the seals.
5. Clean any surfaces that have food preparation or consumption. This will ensure that roaches don’t find your next meal.
6. Keep pots, pans, and dishes upside-down. This will prevent cockroach droppings from getting into them.
7. Regularly vacuum and sweep your floors. This is especially important in the kitchen and dining areas. Food debris can be removed from these areas. To collect waste from cracks in walls or floors, as well as behind appliances and furniture, you can use the tube attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
8. Compost your garbage every night.
9. Repair any cracks or gaps in floors, walls, and cabinets.
10. Do not accumulate clutter. Cockroaches can nest in everything from paper to clothing. This includes the attic, garage, basement, and attic.
11. Make sure to use bath plugs to keep roaches out of your drains.

These tips should prevent a cockroach invasion in your home this winter. However, if you have any unwelcome critters in the house, contact an insect control professional to get rid of them. MTB Pest Control can inspect and identify pest infestations in your home. Get a free estimate by contacting MTB Pest Control today!

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