Everything you need to know about DIY cockroach control, species and other related information.
Entomologists have spent decades studying roaches and their behaviors, providing evidence to assess whether Windex can be used as an effective method of population control. But before fully assessing its efficacy, it’s important to understand the biology of these pests. This article will explore current research on roaches and offer insight into using Windex as …
While there are thousands of identified types of cockroaches crawling around the world, fewer than 50 of those cockroach types are known to cause problems for humans. They are in the same animal family as termites, and they are among the most feared residential and commercial pests. If you have ever turned on the light …
Types of Cockroaches – A Guide for Identifying and Eliminating Roaches Read More »
If you live with roaches, some of the most embarrassing moments of your life will center on the presence of those little nuisances. You will hesitate to invite friends over and panic a little when an unexpected knock is heard from the front door. How will your best friend react when a roach races across …
Pesticides come in many shapes and forms. For all of the variety, however, you may find that you have the best luck getting rid of a roach infestation by using a tried and true product like boric acid. Boric acid has been available as a pesticide for nearly 60 years. It is also one of …
Roaches can be a real nuisance when you don’t know how to get rid of them. Fortunately, there is a non-toxic yet effective solution – boric acid. Also known as orthoboric or boracic acid, boric acid was introduced in the US pest control market in 1948. Composed of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen (H3BO3), this substance …
Where Can I Buy Boric Acid? There Are More Places Than You Thought Read More »
There you are, heading to the kitchen for a midnight snack. As soon as you flip on the light, a nasty little brown critter runs across the counter. Ugh – you’ve got roaches in your house. It’s bad enough the hairs on the back of your neck raise up when you spot one. But you …
Top 5 Best Roach Killer Products To Take Back Your Home Read More »
Cockroaches are unwelcome guests who make themselves comfortable in our homes. The nuisance of their infestation is something that virtually every homeowner detests. Effectively detecting and identifying the presence of these creepy crawlers is the first step in successful cockroach infestation control. The presence of cockroach poop – usually referred to as specks – is …
Cockroach Poop – Why It Is Important to Identify and Remove Them Read More »
Does the thought of spraying insecticide inside your home make you nervous? It’s true that over-the-counter roach sprays can cause problems for humans when inhaled during the application process, and there’s the possibility that pets may lick roach traps or gels when you leave them sitting out. You can remove your family and pets from …
Want to learn more about cockroach facts? Then you are in for a treat! Instead of writing individual posts, I figured compiling a list of myths and facts about cockroaches in one place would be much more beneficial. This post will be updated frequently with new questions from readers and any interesting information we can find out about them over …
41 Cockroach Facts and Myths that You Don’t Know Read More »
An old joke says that cockroaches are so resilient that they can survive even a nuclear bomb. While the joke itself may be funny, the reality behind the jest is less so. It is true that cockroaches are among the heartiest of creatures ever to walk the earth. They have been around for more than …
German Cockroach Control – Identification & Infestation Info Read More »
