No one wants to sleep with cockroaches nearby, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. If you’re dealing with a heavy infestation, it won’t be removed overnight. In the meantime, you’ll lie awake, […]
Preventing Cockroaches
What Sounds Do Cockroaches Hate?
Not only are cockroaches difficult to kill, but they don’t seem to be that affected by sound. That said, if they know predators are around, such as humans and household […]
How To Tell if An Apartment Has Roaches (Before You Move In)
A factor that many people overlook when choosing an apartment is cockroaches. Trying to find cockroaches in an apartment that you don’t live in yet may seem far too difficult, […]
How To Check Luggage For Cockroaches
Regardless of how well you pack your baggage and how clean you are, cockroaches can get into the smallest spaces without you even realizing it. So, how can you check […]
My Neighbor Has Roaches: What Can I Do?
If you live in a shared apartment block or have walls adjoining your home to your neighbor’s, cockroaches can travel between them. Cockroaches can squeeze through the smallest gaps, so […]
Do Ultrasonic Devices Work on Cockroaches?
Cockroaches are one of the worst kinds of pests to have in your home. They reproduce quickly and eat pretty much anything, even decaying matter. Ultrasonic devices are an alternative […]
What Smells Keep Roaches Away?
There are many myths about how to deter cockroaches with scents. When humans and animals dislike the smell of something, they tend to avoid it completely. Surely, if you could […]
How To Avoid Bringing Roaches Home From Work
Cockroaches infest all manner of environments frequented by humans, including the workplace. If this happens in your place of employment, you may bring roaches home with you, risking an infestation. […]
Do Roaches Like Cigarette Smoke?
Cockroaches seem to eat everything, so it won’t surprise you to find roaches eating cigarettes. If you have found roaches in your ashtray, it’s understandable that you may wonder if […]
Can Someone Bring Roaches To Your House?
Even if you’ve roach-proofed your home, you can still get an infestation due to a guest bringing in just one pregnant female. The chances of this happening may seem unlikely […]
Do Dryer Sheets Keep Cockroaches Away?
Although notoriously difficult to eradicate, dryer sheets are believed to keep cockroaches away. This simple home remedy for infestations involves putting dryer sheets into the favorite hiding places of cockroaches. […]
Do Dogs Keep Cockroaches Away?
Throughout history, dogs have been used to keep our homes and livestock safe from pests. This definitely includes cockroaches, to some extent. A dog’s presence alone can deter cockroaches. Beyond […]