The best time to control cockroaches is before food, water and shelter build up around them.
Prevention is mostly about making the home harder to enter and harder to live in. Small housekeeping and maintenance changes can remove the conditions cockroaches rely on.
Prevention is mostly about making the home harder to enter and harder to live in. Small housekeeping and maintenance changes can remove the conditions cockroaches rely on.
Keep food sealed and surfaces clean
Store dry food in closed containers, clean grease and crumbs, rinse recyclables and avoid leaving pet food out overnight.
Fix leaks and moisture
Repair dripping taps and plumbing leaks. Dry damp cabinets and inspect condensation around refrigerators and other appliances.
Seal entry points
Close gaps around pipes, windows, doors and cabinet penetrations where practical. Screens and door seals can reduce entry from outdoors.
Monitor the places you cannot see every day
Check behind appliances, below sinks and inside lower cabinets. Early signs are easier to address than a large established infestation.
What people usually want to know
What attracts cockroaches to a clean house?
Water, pet food, rubbish, hidden crumbs, cardboard, drains, cracks and warm harbourage can still support cockroaches.
Do cockroaches come through drains?
Some cockroaches can move through plumbing and drain areas. Gaps around pipes and damp spaces also provide routes and shelter.
Should I leave pet food out overnight?
Removing pet food and water overnight can reduce easy food and water sources for pests.
Can sealing cracks really help?
Yes. Exclusion reduces access to hiding places and routes into the home, especially when combined with sanitation.