What’s the Best Way to Eliminate Cockroaches?

“What is the best method for eliminating cockroaches without them coming back?”

The best way to eliminate cockroaches is to remove entry points, nests, and food supplies, not just kill visible pests. Options like roach traps and bug bombs only offer a temporary solution, whereas a comprehensive, targeted approach eliminates cockroaches and prevents them from returning.

Eliminating roaches is best handled from several angles:

• Blocking access - Block points of entry, such as poorly sealed fixtures, uncovered drains, or wall cracks. Be sure to check deliveries or purchases, especially second-hand furniture and food.
• Removing shelter - Check potential hiding spots, such as inside appliances, under kitchen cabinets, or in less visited rooms like basements and attics. Do not attempt to remove nests with sweeping or vacuuming, as this can cause a health risk.
• Protection and prevention - As well as cockroach entry points, you’ll also need to get rid of food sources and warm hiding places. Keep your home clean, especially the kitchen, and ensure food is stored safely. You should also keep your bathroom ventilated, remove any sources of damp, and fix leaking pipes.

The best way to approach this is with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service. A professional assessment will focus on finding entry points and nests. It’ll also highlight what attracted your roaches, such as food or warm hiding spots. 

Professional cockroach control can also be less disruptive; rather than bug bombs, it may use slow-acting poisons that roaches can carry back to their nests. Alternatively, your professional might use Insect Growth Regulators (IGR) to stop cockroaches from breeding and developing.

Speak to a technician at JP Pest Control today to find the best way to eliminate your roaches.