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There is only one time I have ever liked a cockroach, and that was during the movie “Wall-E”. Our beloved titular robot had a little cockroach friend, who I liked so much I was even sad when Wall-E ran him over (he was fine, by the way). That’s also the only time I’ve ever been sad about a cockroach dying. Because any other time, I want to exterminate them all forever.
Because cockroaches are filthy, and they carry disease, and even Vladimir Putin can’t nuke them into oblivion. So there’s no reason for me, you, or anyone else to like them. And that’s why we’re going to help you keep them out of your kitchen and your home with these five tips:
Keep that kitchen clean
I’m talking spotless; the cleaner the better. Cockroaches want food and will gladly partake in anything you leave behind. In fact, food particles will be like a shining beacon to them. So store all leftovers immediately, and make sure that every night you sweep the floor, wipe down surfaces and take out the trash. You should also mop occasionally.
Scan the walls for imperfections
We’re not talking about stains. We’re looking for cracks or holes that lead to the outside world, which could be exploited by invading cockroaches. Seal up any openings you find with caulking.
Shore up weak seals
Windows and doors should have tight seals to prevent cockroaches from squeezing around them. Shore up any weak seals with weather stripping from a home improvement store. It’ll also help keep your house warmer during the winter.
Remove clutter in the garage
Cockroaches might have an easier time infiltrating the garage rather than the rest of the home, and they’ll stick around if you have clutter. Cockroaches like dark and secluded spots to hide, which clutter will provide. So try to get everything up off the floor, such as boxes, piles of old newspapers and miscellaneous other junk.
Don’t eat in other rooms
I know you might want to take some Oreos and milk back to your room, but try to resist the urge. When you eat in other rooms, you run the risk of leaving food particles in there. And since you probably don’t vacuum your bedroom that often, those particles are going to stick around for a while – and cockroaches could find them.
