Get Rid Of Cockroaches In Your Home
The biggest problem in many homes is cockroaches. They are the most common insect species in the world and have caused a great disturbance in the life of humans.
These home pests are known to exist from 350 million years and there are about 3700 species of these insects. Out of this number, 30 species live in human habitations.
They usually reside in areas where the environment is moist, dirty and unhygienic. They are the major reasons of spreading germs and other diseases like that of typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera and they may even pass on parasitic worms that carry hepatitis B and leprosy.
To control these roaches and to get rid of them is a tough job. Some of the ways of home pest control is
1.Naphthalene balls that are easily available in the market help to drive away cockroaches as they don't like the smell.
2.Soap and water is a tricky tip to get rid of cockroaches. Make a solution of soap and water in a mug or bowl and throw them on the cockroaches. This will coat the skin of the cockroaches and they will die instantly.
3.Bay leaves help to control the increase of these home pests. Spread a good amount of bay leaves in the areas where it is infested with cockroaches.
4.Make a bait of boric acid, flour and sugar. Mixing the ingredients well, make small pellets. Place these baits in shelves, cupboards and cabinets. Use this bait for about six to eight weeks.
5.Boric acid, flour and cocoa sprinkled over cabinets, shelves and kitchen areas to help get rid of cockroaches. Beware not to inhale the powder as it is injurious to health.
You can control these home pests
1.Keep the place clean and moist free. See that all leaking taps are fixed as it draws attention to cockroaches.
2.Turn to air tight containers to store food.
3.If there are unwashed dishes in the sink, soak them in soap water.
4.Clean cupboards once a week to get rid of this menace.
5.See to it that there is proper sunlight in the room as it helps to get rid of other germs and these home pests.
By getting rid of these home pests, your home will be disease free and safer to live in.
Bed Bugs Extermination For An Infested Home
The parasitic small insects that feed on human blood and also on animals are called as 'Bed Bugs'.They are mainly active at night. The bite of these insects may cause skin rashes, psychological effects and allergic symptoms too.
These bed bugs are known by a lot of names like that of wall louse, heavy dragon, redcoat etc.
Where are they found?
These blood sucking insects are found mostly in areas where there is poor sanitation and when birds or mammals are nesting near a home.
They are also said to live in clean environments and vacant houses too as they can survive for months without surviving. They are found in tiny cracks of furniture as well as on textiles and upholstered furniture.
Bed bugs as by the mane they are commonly found where people sleep
ie. beds an their mattresses.
You can also find these home pests inside curtains, edges of carpets, cracks in wallpaper etc.
How to detect an infestation?
You can easily detect a bed bug infestation if you notice fecal stains, egg cases and shedded skin near crevices or cracks on or near your bed.
How to get rid of these bed bugs?
The best way to get rid of these home pests is to dispose all mattresses that are infested. You can call in for pest control, if the infestation is severe. You can purchase a low odor sprays that are available in the market. Dusts, vaccum cleaners, aerosol insecticides can also be used to eradicated these home pests. To remove the eggs, the best way is to scrub it off the material or the furniture where its infested.
Bed bug bites
These home pests tend to bite in rows. They bites usually go noticed to that of mosquito and flea bites. The common sites for bed bug bites are that the face, neck. Hands and arms of the victim.
The bite is painless but the result of the bite leaves the skin swollen, red and very itchy. If scratched, the bite area becomes infected.
The bed bug does not transmit any disease even though they suck blood from human to human.
To treat these bites you can apply topical cream such as cortisone to reduce the itching. Try to avoid scratching the bite as this will allow infection to occur.
You should know that they are not easy to eradicate so to control bed bug infestation on your home you have to get rid of mattresses that are infested. For material things that cannot be washed, keep them in the sun for 24 hours. Vacuuming your home is also ideal, though this will not help to get rid of every single bug.
Though these home pests don't carry any diseases, they sure do affect the quality of life of a person who has been bitten causing distress, discomfort while sleeping.
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