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Nobody wants to be faced with a cockroach infestation. Aside from being extremely unpleasant, these insects breed very quickly and they can also be incredibly difficult to get rid of, so we have compiled our top tips on how to prevent cockroaches in the first place.<\/p>\n
When it comes to these unpopular pests, prevention is your best defence. Even clean homes and businesses can become infested if the smallest sanitation steps are missed, therefore we recommend trying to ensure you follow the regime we\u2019ve highlighted below.<\/p>\n
Eliminating any potential food sources inside and around your home is one of the most effective ways of preventing a cockroach infestation. You can do this by:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cleaning kitchen appliances on a regular basis. Cockroaches will happily live off grease and food spills which can accumulate very easily if you don\u2019t deep clean behind and alongside your appliances on a regular basis. The biggest problem areas usually include the fridge, dishwasher, stove, toaster, microwave and underneath the sink<\/strong> Cockroaches can crawl through even the smallest of places so it\u2019s important to seal off any potential entry points to your home or business. This can include cracks in walls, gaps in doors, between walls and countertops, underneath doors and in between floorboards.<\/p>\n This may be a time-consuming job but if it\u2019s easy for cockroaches to get in, you\u2019re far more likely to fall victim to a cockroach infestation. You may think you\u2019re safe in a block of flats but it\u2019s actually even more important to do this. 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\u2022 Emptying out cabinets and giving them a thorough clean \u2013 crumbs are a great source of food for pests and most of us have plenty of them in cupboards where we store food items<\/strong>
\u2022 Vacuum regularly \u2013 when we\u2019re preparing and eating food, it\u2019s very easy to drop crumbs so make sure these areas are hoovered on a regular basis<\/strong>
\u2022 Wipe down kitchen countertops every night <\/strong>
\u2022 Don\u2019t leave pet food exposed overnight <\/strong>
\u2022 Store any leftover food in a sealed container. Cockroaches can very easily get into cardboard packaging<\/strong>
\u2022 Make sure all rubbish is stored in a bin with a tight-fitting lid regardless of whether it\u2019s inside or outside<\/strong><\/p>\nBlock off any entry points<\/h2>\n
Fix any leaks<\/h2>\n
Work with a local pest control company<\/h2>\n
Cockroach problem on your premises? Call us on\u00a00800 329 9354<\/u> <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Contact your local branch<\/strong><\/h2>\n