1. Don’t leave dirty plates unwashed.
Dirty dishes in the sink often have leftover food on them, which is exactly what cockroaches are looking for. Roaches are either in your home for one of two reasons: they’re seeking shelter or they want food. Letting dirty dishes sit in your sink gives these pests food to go after.
2. Don’t Leave Crumbs on the Floors or Counters
Leaving crumbs on your floor or counters is another source of food that cockroaches will be attracted to. The goal is to cut out any opportunity for these pests to find food in your home. This means wiping down your counters and sweeping the floor when you notice crumbs.
3. Take Out Your Garbage Consistently
Garbage is yet another source of food, so be sure to take your garbage out consistently and keep your garbage can sealed so there are no access points. Some garbage bags even claim to give off a smell that wards off pests.
4. Be mindful of foods on the floor
Pet food on the floor is a big cockroach attraction that is often overlooked. If you have a pet that often doesn’t eat all of its food and leaves it lying around for later, you may want to invest in a sealable bowl or simply put the bowl up high where it’s not easily accessible.
5. Eliminate Excess moisture
Cockroaches need moisture to survive. Dripping faucets or cracked shower doors are some of the most common things attracting cockroaches in residential homes. If you have a source of excess moisture in your home, make sure it’s taken care of!
