To get rid of cockroaches effectively, you need a comprehensive approach that targets their food, water, hiding places, and uses direct elimination methods:

Remove Food Sources

• Store all food in sealed containers or refrigerate it.
• Keep kitchen surfaces, counters, and floors clean by washing dishes and wiping down areas daily.
• Rinse recyclables and take out garbage regularly in tightly covered containers.
• Avoid leaving crumbs or food residue that attracts cockroaches

Eliminate Hiding Places

• Declutter storage areas, shelves, and closets to remove potential roach shelters.
• Repair cracks, crevices, and openings around pipes, walls, and baseboards using caulk.
• Remove or fix loose wallpaper and chipped paint.
• Avoid using shelf paper and get rid of unused furniture or appliances that may harbor roaches

Remove Water Sources

• Fix all leaks in plumbing.
• Clean and dry sinks, drains, and other damp areas regularly

Direct Cockroach Control Methods

• Use boric acid powder in dark, damp corners; it dehydrates and kills roaches on contact.
• Apply roach baits near hiding spots such as under sinks and behind appliances.
• Use sticky glue traps to monitor and catch roaches.
• Spray a mixture of dish soap and water directly on roaches to suffocate them.
• Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around entry points and under appliances to damage their exoskeletons.
• Homemade traps using baking soda and sugar attract and kill roaches by reacting with their digestive system.
• Natural repellents like crushed bay leaves, lemon juice, or essential oils (peppermint, citrus, eucalyptus) can help keep roaches away.
• For severe infestations, professional pest control services are recommended

Prevention Tips

• Place insect screens on windows.
• Vacuum and mop floors regularly, especially in kitchens.
• Seal all cracks and openings around doors, windows, and baseboards.
• Encourage everyone in the household to maintain cleanliness and cooperate in pest control efforts

By combining sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatments like boric acid, traps, and natural repellents, you can effectively eliminate and prevent cockroach infestations.