Pest control: Get rid of roaches (a product guide)

Cockroaches come with a plethora of undesirable diseases that can be transferred to humans and can be fatal. Sadly these animals are very good at surviving a whole host of killing methods, (read this article for more insight) luckily there are some new tricks we can use. I found some products you can use to get rid of them.

There are a variety of ways to get rid of roaches from swatting them and using ultrasonic devices which forces them out, using well-known products like traps and insecticides that professionals can use. Whichever you prefer this article can help you find the best solution for your pest problem.

1.EHOUSE  electronic plug – get rid of cockroaches 

Product summary: If you want a product that is environmentally friendly, easy to use and won’t do any harm to you or your family in this is the product for you. This product creates electromagnetic waves which repels cockroaches without having a negative effect on you and your family. It’s suitable to use anywhere on your property and has a range of over 1600 ft.²

Thoughts, opinions and tips: It can be used for months without any problems. If you want something affordable and a very easy to use piece of equipment this is the way to go.

2. BRISON Ultrasonic Plug in Device

Product summary: This device uses a combination of ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves getting your cockroaches gone for good. It has a large coverage of 1100ft.², this is great as it can reach all of your house even going through walls.

It is non-toxic to the environment and it won’t harm you or your pets. In no time you’ll be repelling cockroaches from the property, preventing them from wanting to come back

Thoughts, opinions and tips: It will work great in the attic, in your living room in your kitchen all over the house really. This is a very easy to use product and you can just plug it in and forget it.

3. Triton Pest Pro Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

Product summary: This futuristic looking device is one of the ever so popular hitech pest control methods. It not only can get rid of cockroaches but a variety of other pests such as mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents, cockroaches, fleas, gnats, and bugs. note: if you have pet spiders or mice your animals will get irritated by this as well.

Simply plug into a wall and it will start to disperse electromagnetic waves. These waves irritate the pests right to their nervous system, so much so that they will retreat, you don’t have to kill them to get the job done. You’ll find that all of a sudden insects are coming out of the woodwork and leaving your house

Thoughts, opinions and tips: You’ll be pleased that you don’t have to kill the roaches to make them disappear. You”ll find them crawling out of the woodwork suddenly.

4. Zap-A-Roach Boric Acid Roach and Ant Killer   

Summary of product: If you have a problem with the roaches and ants this is a great multitasking product. This product is great at attacking insects that are difficult to get rid of from ants to fleas, silverfish, cockroaches and various others. It is safe to leave out and is nontoxic to animals.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: After using this product you can stop having to buy poisons, you use this and in a couple of weeks you will see your infestation of cockroaches and ants disappear.

Although strong this product might take a while to work but when it works it works! It’s so effective it works like expensive pest control services.

5.  Tempo Ultra 8.12 oz Multi Use Pest Control Insecticide 

Product summary: If you’re not into using the electric pest control plugins then this is a good option for you. It can control over a hundred pests in your home. This is a strong liquid formulation and can get rid of cockroaches, weevils, armyworms, lace bugs, bagworms, cutworms, gnats, grasshoppers, spiders, ticks and more. This product is concentrated and will make 30 gallons of solution with this one bottle. It’s first acting and has no odor,

Thoughts, opinions and tips: . It can be used outdoors as well an indoors as it is very strong and effective. You can prevent roaches from up to 3 to 6 months. So get ready to say goodbye to the plethora of bugs including cockroaches in your home after use.

6. PrimeHomeProducts Heavy Duty Leather Fly Swatter

Product summary: If you like to DIY but don’t want to use electronics and insecticide then this American handmade fly swatter is of the best quality ones on the market. It’s strong, durable with a beautiful design. It is clear that this product is non toxic to your family, pets, kids are yourself. You can physically kill your cockroaches with ease

Thoughts, opinions and tips: Because of its strong frame you don’t have the problem experienced when using a poor quality, flimsy flyswatter and their cheap plastic. Even though this product is quite expensive for a fly swatter you can see by the quality of the swatter that it’s worth it.

7. Bayer tempo 1% dust 

Product summary: This is a powder insecticide that can kill a variety of pests such as wasps, cockroaches, bedbugs wasps and more. This dust has a low odor and does not stain clothing or surfaces. Each pound of this product will cover 1000 ft.². If you so wish you can get a duster with a long nozzle to reach those harder to reach places

Thoughts, opinions and tips: If you get this you can say goodbye to your insect problem quickly. It can help you get into hard to reach places such as cracks. You don’t need to use much for this product for it to work. Even pest control businesses recommend this.

8. Food grade diatomaceous earth 

Product summary: Diatomaceous earth is a great way to get rid of those pesky cockroaches at home and the great thing is it’s safe to use around your family and animals. This product is an organic food grade diatomaceous earth meaning that it is suitable for indigestion for people but not for insects killing them from the inside. If you don’t own a duster you might want to purchase one for easy application of the product.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: Not only is it good to get rid of insects but it is great for human digestive issues. That being said it’s great for humans but disastrous for insects. Definitely use this for a non toxic way to get rid of fleas as well.

9. Repel insect repellent sportsman Max from the lotion 40% DEET

Product summary: If you will be travelling to outdoors this is a great product which will keeping you insect free. Use this even on vacation.  This product has a high DEET concentration making sure to keep cockroaches away from you. DEET stops insects in their tracks by wreaking havoc on their receptors.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is not only great for cockroaches but also its very effective for when you are in the outdoors, protecting from other insects. You can take it on trips or use in the house if you have a cockroach problem. It’s also great because you do not have to apply it too often, once in the morning and perhaps once at night to keep yourself safe

10. Black flag Roach Motel

Product summary: This is a roach trap that ensures that when cockroaches crawl into it they are goners. It’s simple to use and clean up, when it’s full simply replace with a new Roach Motel. This product is free from any pesticides and you can use it all over the house without having to worry about the safety of your pets or your children. It can be used on a variety of bugs and insects in addition to roaches.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: You can leave it in your rooms and forget about it, come back later to a box full of roaches. If you want to manually trap a roach you can cover the roach with it and it will crawl inside getting stuck. If you have a big roach problem you might have to replace it regularly but that just means that it’s working.

11. Bug of salt

Product summary: The is a super fun way to get rid of cockroaches. This is basically a salt gun that kills your pesky pests as the salt comes into contact with them. The product is non-toxic to humans and pets but deadly to insects.

This is convenient as it does not to use batteries and it fits snugly into your hands. It is a great way to stay active well getting rid of those pesky cockroaches.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: It is definitely enjoyable. You’ll find yourself wanting to leave the door open to attract insects so you can use it. Use if you are fed up of the boring every day ways to get rid of pests.

12. SC Johnson raid roach jel 

Product summary: If you want to see the cockroaches die without even having to be there then this roach gel is a great option to use. Simply apply this highly effective gel in cockroach infested areas and wait. This attracts the likes of American and German cockroaches. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets and children when using this product.

Thoughts, opinions and tips: If your other pest control methods such as spraying, trapping or flogging do not work then just might be the one for you.  You won’t have to worry about fumes when using this and it can be used safely in all rooms. I suggest that you apply this on a piece of tape, it makes for easy clean-up afterwards. 

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