Angelina
One day I opened the kitchen cabinet door and a big black cockroach was looking at me. I’m going to scream at the whole house... Of course, he immediately ran away, but this picture is still before my eyes. I started looking for black cockroaches in the apartment - how to get rid of them forever.
It turned out that it is possible to get rid of black cockroaches, but it is a long process. If one appears, it means that soon a “whole army” will appear. Fortunately, there are methods of fighting, both folk and professional. I decided to try it urgently.
How to get rid
There are a wide variety of ways to get rid of black cockroaches. Some of them are very effective and provide almost a hundred percent guarantee. Others are less effective, but also expose a person to less risk when using them. If you have these parasites, the article will be useful, regardless of the specifics of the situation. Methods of struggle are:
- mechanical and thermal;
- chemical;
- folk;
- professional.
Mechanical and thermal methods
The mechanical method of fighting involves the cold-blooded killing of every parasite seen with an improvised means. Make no mistake, despite the large size of the cockroach, it, like other members of its family, is fast and arrogant. Yes, if you manage to slam a couple at night, caught by surprise, know that crowds of their friends are now hiding in secluded places in the sewer. Therefore, the mechanical method of extermination is completely ineffective. As for the thermal method, the situation is more complicated. Low temperatures indeed have a detrimental effect on the viability of the parasite, but creating them in winter in an apartment is quite problematic.
Aerosols
Insecticides are often available in aerosol and spray form. This type is very convenient because it allows you to treat any surface with the chemical: walls, cracks, places behind the baseboard. When spraying the product, naturally, all household members need to leave the room, and the person doing the bullying must protect his body and respiratory tract from poison. After the procedure, the apartment is left for a while, and upon return, wet cleaning and ventilation are carried out. Among the popular products in aerosol form, the following brands are in demand:
- Tetricst;
- Raptor;
- Battalion commander
Some insecticide manufacturers guarantee that black cockroaches will not return to your home after using their products for a certain year.
Chemical treatment
Most often, people remove cockroaches using chemical means proven over many years of experience. But using the same drug leads to a decrease in its effectiveness; the insecticide should be changed periodically.
Products for chemical treatment of premises are sold in specialized stores. Currently there is a huge selection of insecticides on the shelves:
- aerosols;
- powders;
- crayons;
- gels.
Aerosol products act quickly and precisely. After spraying a cockroach, it will die within a few minutes. The disadvantage of using aerosols is that it requires spraying exactly in the place where the parasites have accumulated. Cockroaches live in places that are difficult for humans to reach, so getting to them with a spray can will not be easy.
After treatment, you will need to vacate the room for several hours and close all windows. Upon returning home, the apartment must be ventilated and wet cleaned.
Chalks and powders are contact agents. The crayons are used to coat the baseboards and corners, the space behind the furniture, and the powders are scattered throughout the room. It is important to avoid areas near food and ensure that small children or pets do not eat the powder.
Gel insecticides are sold in a special syringe, which allows you to calculate the dosage of the drug. Gels do not damage surfaces and can be easily washed with a damp cloth. This product is effective in killing adult insects and larvae. The insecticide in the form of a gel is applied in drops in places where insects may live. When exposed to the chemical, the cockroach will stain its paws and then begin to clean them. Meanwhile, the poison will enter the insect's stomach and lead to death. An infected individual will transmit the toxic substance to other parasites.
Gels
Another form of contact insecticide is cockroach gels or adhesives. This product is applied to areas of the floor near the wall in the toilet, bathroom, and also in the kitchen. Pay special attention to places behind sewer pipes, in the drawer under the sink, and drain holes. This pasty substance has a pleasant smell to cockroaches, so they themselves go to the bait, and then die as a result of poisoning. Dokhlos, Fas and others have a positive effect in the fight against large black cockroaches.
Causes of cockroaches
First you need to determine where they came from and why they remained:
- Food . Dishes left in the sink, bread crumbs on the table, fruits or vegetables lying without bags - the main reason why cockroaches come - they are looking for food.
- Sewerage . Very often large cockroaches come from there.
- From shops and cafes. Very often, shops or small cafes are built on the first floors of a residential building. Such places are often teeming with all sorts of living creatures, including large black cockroaches that quickly multiply and spread.
- Cloth. When returning from your next vacation, you can bring a cockroach in your luggage. Even one will be enough for the colony to increase.
To get rid of insects, you need to keep your kitchen clean.
If at least one large cockroach remains, it will quickly create offspring. What do cockroaches eat in an apartment:
- all food products;
- leftovers;
- garbage waste;
- as well as inedible items: wallpaper, newspapers, wires, etc.
We have determined what they eat, but what is also dangerous is that they are carriers of various diseases, so we urgently need to get rid of them.
Traps with bait
These methods are popular, because the presence of children and animals in the house makes it difficult to use dust, glue - open insecticides in principle. But a plastic trap is harmless, although not effective. The operating principle of the device varies. The main thing they have in common is that there is a substance inside that attracts insects with its pleasant smell. And then it’s a matter of technology. Some traps have an insecticide inside that poisons the parasite, others simply by their design or sticky base do not allow it to get out. There are more complex methods of “execution”, when the moment an insect gets inside it is struck with an electric current. In any case, the use of a trap is an average effective method of dealing with large black cockroaches.
Insecticides
Insecticides are considered more effective. They are available in different formats. Let's look at the main options.
- Gels. Such drugs should be selected in specialized or hardware stores. The product is usually sold in a large syringe, completely ready for use. For example, it does not have to be bred. It is recommended to apply the insecticide around the entire perimeter of the room, for example, on baseboards, near furniture. A step of approximately 10 cm is observed. It takes approximately 10 days for all the insects to die. “Raptor” has become the most famous; “Liquidator” and other drugs help well.
- Crayons. A good option if you use the product correctly, in full accordance with the instructions. Using crayons, you should be extremely careful and thoroughly treat all surfaces, baseboards, and cracks in a private home. This is done pointwise, along the perimeters. The desired effect can be achieved in a month.
- Aerosols. The most effective modern method for exterminating cockroaches. It is recommended to carefully treat all possible areas where insects may accumulate with aerosols. These are window frames with jambs, baseboards with cracks.
- Traps. A good tool, quite effective. The trap visually resembles a box, a matchbox. It has several holes for insects to enter, and the poison is placed inside. When insects are attracted to the poison, they then carry it to their nests and fatally infect other insects.
- Houses. An interesting technique against cockroaches involves luring and then destroying them. The boxes are made of cardboard and are shaped like houses. The walls inside are very sticky, and bait is also placed inside. The pests go after her, but they can’t get back.
A good solution is to combine different types of insecticides at the same time. This will guarantee a positive result in a short time and effectively poison cockroaches.
Traditional methods
Any housewife will advise you to use boric acid to get rid of cockroaches. Some people pour it into metal caps, pour some water into them and place them in areas where pests have been spotted, while others add eggs or other products as bait instead of water. This is an old folk remedy. This explains its poor effectiveness. Over the years of its use, insects have developed resistance to boric acid.
Another folk remedy is vinegar and other strong-smelling repellents. These substances can create an effect of repelling insects, but no more.
If you notice that your night guests appear from the sewer, then you should think about the following method. It is recommended to periodically pour a blockage cleaner into the drain holes and leave for an hour and a half. The mole has a negative effect on sewer large black cockroaches.
Among the folk methods of struggle, one can also highlight a homemade trap, similar to the one we described above, only using improvised means. Usually it looks like a jar with bait, with vegetable oil poured at the bottom, which does not allow the cockroach to escape.
Professional products
Highly effective products include concentrated liquids, such as “Tsifoks” and “Xulat-25”. They are considered professional products and therefore must be used strictly according to the instructions. They are designed for use over large areas.
It is beneficial to contact specialists, since they can always qualitatively assess the situation and select a drug that is suitable specifically for your case.
Cockroach repellent "Tsifoks"
Liquid repellent for cockroaches Skulat-25
There are situations when, for various reasons, it is impossible to call disinfectants. In this case, you need to at least consult with them about the required drug and subsequent actions, and treat the apartment yourself.
In very difficult cases, when insects literally fall from the ceiling, you need advice from knowledgeable specialists. Professional workers know how to act correctly in such situations. After all, sometimes it may turn out that not just one family needs treatment of an apartment, but all the neighbors on the floor or in the entrance.
Calling specialists
Undoubtedly, the most reliable way to get rid of large black sewer cockroaches is to call a special pest control service. A team of professionals works using specific equipment and powerful insecticides. Such services provide a guarantee for their work, especially if disinfestation was carried out not only in one apartment of an apartment building, but also in neighboring ones, as well as in common areas such as the basement. This comprehensive treatment will guarantee that you won’t even have to think about your problematic “roommates” for several years.
