One of the biggest problems in your home is pests. It does not matter where you live, but it is especially a big problem in a city and in a building where you are not the only one who is living.
The most common pest would be roaches. It is a menace and seems really hard to get rid of. Add to that, they are really sickening not only on what they look like but with their nature overall. If these pests will not get rid of, it will truly contaminate everything in your home that will affect health and living.
So, what will be the best way to get rid of them?
1. Maintain Cleanliness
What roaches love are leftovers of everything, so one of the solutions you could do is to clean your apartment regularly as you can. It would be wise to clean up right after you have eaten something that way the roaches will not go for it. This also includes taking out your trash regularly. Also, roaches would also live off with any kind of debris, so you will also need to vacuum and dust your place regularly. You should also check and clean up your refrigerator and cabinets.
Aside from food sources, the reason why you need to clean up is to eliminate their hiding spots. These spots, where they also nest, are usually dark places including some clutters such as cardboard boxes or papers then in your cabinets. Because of that, you will either have to throw away or recycle that unnecessary clutter and trash lying around your house. This also means that you will have to schedule a general cleaning in your home at least once a month if you are busy.
2. Use Baits and Sprays
After cleaning up, you would not get rid of them that easily. Because of that, you will have to set up products to get rid of them completely. You can use baits that come in many forms such as gels, chalks, or powders. There are also traps, and you can make one your own using the mentioned forms of baits.
You can also use sprays which are a popular form of insecticide and are usually seen used by professionals. The problem with it is that it is risky for contamination that will have an effect on your health. In addition to that, it is usually foul-smelling that is hard to get rid of.
3. Ask for Professional Help
If it is a really big problem, you can ask for help. You can suggest it with your landlord, so other units can also be checked if they have the same problem and be eliminated. It would still be a big risk for roaches to get back if other places are contaminated because they still have that entry point. With professional help, they can also help you identify the main source of your problem. Because of that, you can also learn about prevention, and they may also give you products for it.