Killing Cockroaches Using Pesticides

If you have a cockroach problem you have probably tried various ways to kill the creeps. Good chance they all failed. The cockroach is the ultimate survivor. You can even chop off their heads and they still live for at least another week. When killing cockroaches is on your to do list, you might have to try chemical warfare. If that’s the road your going to take, there are a few safety guidelines that you need to follow.

First and most important: make absolutely sure that the chemicals you choose is designed for killing cockroaches. Important rule #2: always (did you see the word ‘always’?) follow the instructions manufacturer’s label. You want to poison the roaches at the entrances and exits to your house. You’ve should spray on the inside and outside of your doorways and along the cracks of every window.

Also remember to spray the chemicals around the holes that would lead to the interior walls of your house. You might find them near water faucets, gutters, or basement hatchway doors. Be thorough. Extremely thorough! Make sure that all food products, are picked up and stowed away safely before you spray. Don’t forget your pets food! Speaking of pets: never spray near dog beds or other areas where your pet might sleep.

Pesticide takes anything between 15 and 30 minutes to dry. Unless you use oil-based pesticides. Oil-based chemicals take even a little longer. Sometimes up to an hour or more. The manufacturer’s label should tell you exactly how long.

If you spray too much oil-based pesticide, you can sop up the extra with a paper towel. Don’t pretend to be tough. Wear rubber gloves.

Remember that pesticides are dangerous and they are poison. Pesticides are meant to kill. If you get the pesticide on your hands make sure you wash them well after you finish spraying.

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