Over 4,000 species of cockroaches exist worldwide with the most common type being the German cockroach. In the United States, the American cockroach, brown-banded cockroach and Asian cockroach are the most common. No matter the type, no one wants these tiny creatures roaming around their home. They are not only unpleasant to see, but they also defecate throughout your home, breed more cockroaches and munch on the food you have lying around. Do not let these bugs take over. Instead, check out these three ways to keep your house cockroach-free.

Clean Your Home

Many pests love messy areas. They are always on the hunt for food and water. So, the empty potato chip bag that you stuffed under your bed is a feast for cockroaches. To avoid inviting these pests in, you need to thoroughly clean your home. You need to sweep, vacuum and mop your floors. Plus, you will want to do dishes daily and take out trash as soon as the bin is full. Also, never leave open food containers laying around. All this cleaning may seem like a lot to do, but once you are in a routine it becomes easier. Also, avoid leaving random items lying around.

Try Traps

Sometimes even a clean home is not enough to keep these pests out. Cockroaches are resilient. They have been around since the dinosaurs. So, if a meteorite did not wipe them out, then cleanliness will not stop them from entering. However, there are some steps you can take to deter them from coming in the first place. One of these steps is traps. From sticky traps to liquid roach poison, many traps can kill these bugs. You can find these traps in-store or online at any supermarket or home improvement store. If you do use traps, read the instructions before trying them out and keep them away from small children.

Seal Cracks and Gaps

Cockroaches can easily come into your house through cracks, crevices and gaps. It does not take a big space for these bugs to crawl through. All it takes is an opening that is the size of a dime for them to come in. So, sealing these spaces up will help to prevent them from coming in. So, closing windows and doors and filling in small openings with caulk is a great start.

Contact Ideal Pest Control 

When in doubt, if the steps above do not work, call your local pest control company for help. If you live in Savannah, Georgia or the surrounding areas, call Ideal Pest Control your local pest service. Call us today for more information.