Oh My Apartment

If you’ve seen one or more cockroaches, there are a LOT more you’re not seeing. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s how this particular pest operates. However, let’s focus on the positives.

In the Mean Time, Scare Them Away

As cliché as it sounds, cockroaches are far more frightened of you than you are of them, and will hide as soon as they even sense you coming near them. As an interim measure, make a loud noise (such…

Most people can agree that cockroaches are a disturbing pest that needs to be gotten rid of. There are several approaches to eliminating cockroaches, which we’ve covered in a previous article. But how can you prevent cockroaches from returning once you’ve made them vacate your home? Read on for an overview of common cockroach characteristics and the best prevention methods.

Preventing roaches from returning

Once you eliminate a significant roach population, your battle is not over. It’s next to impossible to completely…

You’ve probably seen cockroaches before, but were likely too concerned with screaming, running away, and finding a can of Raid to notice much about the bug. There are many, many different types of cockroaches, and every variety has its own unique set of characteristics and habits. It’s definitely possible that your area is inhabited by a number of cockroach species, so you’ll probably need to use a combination of pest control methods to battle all the different cockroaches that want to…