Bed bugs and Pests
Pest exterminators Dhanush Madhavan and Nalaka Daundaratne
Pesticides to Get Rid of Cockroaches
There are many pesticides that are available in the market these days. You can certainly talk to the experts of the local stores or other recommendations for their effectively. Here at bed-bugs-pests, Nalaka Daundaratne and Dhanush aim to provide you information on how to get rid of your pest problem with the most nontoxic, natural, cost effective, using many materials that you can find in a typical household. You will need one or few rapid acting chemical pesticides that can be used directly at individual and concentrated areas of cockroach. Ideally it should be a spray as roaches are very fast runners. Get an effective pesticide specific for roaches or consider using following that we recommend
Using Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Cockroaches
Diatomaceous earth is the No.01 natural form of pesticide for cockroaches. It’s ground fossilized remains of freshwater plant life are non-toxic to us. It’s extracted from lakes, streams and deposits found in areas once were under water thousands of years ago. This is the most effective natural and safe pesticide that our experts Dhanush and Nalaka Daundaratne highly recommend using mostly to get rid of these pests. This finely powdered rocks are very sharp micro particles that can damage cockroaches’ external structures and eventually what’s inside very effectively leading to death through dehydration. Typically, it takes around 1-5 hours for them to die upon contact of the material. We will discus more about how specifically you should use diatomaceous as a pesticide in the next section. Also, refer to section about diatomaceous earth for more information about pros, cons, and special considerations.
Using WD40 to get rid of cockroaches
This household lubricant has pesticide properties other than its labelled functions. Since cockroaches are very sensitive to many irritable chemicals, they can be effectively killed by spraying WD40. However, it’s only recommended to use with caution and making sure to conduct a skin test on everyone that might be exposed in your family to rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction. Also, make sure not to use it around areas where heat or fire will present.
Using bleach to kill cockroaches
With the right concentration, you can use bleach solution as a supplementary pesticide to get rid of these invaders. Mix bleach and water at 1:3 ratio for most effective results. Use a garden spray bottle or any industrial grade sprayer when using to get rid of cockroaches. Make sure to handle both concentrated and prepared solution with care as it can be irritating for skin. Best use work gloves and a mask to prevent possible health risks. Remember, you should only use bleach in an environment with proper ventilation to prevent possible respiratory issues. Especially, consider using it with care if it can trigger yours or anyone’s ongoing conditions as asthma.
Use of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to kill cockroaches
Although, rubbing alcohol that you find in the local pharmacy is lethal for cockroaches, we do not recommend using it for any pest control project due to the high risk of fire associated with it. In reality, you will have to be a with lot or cockroaches and their colonies for several days or more and will require to use last amount of any chemical and other pesticide materials. So, by any means alcohol or similar inflammable products as pain thinner are not recommended.
Using kerosene to get rid of cockroaches
Kerosene is also able to kill roaches effectively. However, it’s typically used in tropical countries like India or during moderate temperatures in summer times only if you have enough ventilation. Like bleach, kerosene can develop toxic gases in area with poor ventilation causing health issue as well as increased risk of fire. So, we do not recommend using kerosene as an option to get rid of cockroaches. However, if you are planning to use it under own risk, please follow safety precautions related to fire hazards and related health conditions.