Avoid exposure to cockroaches and their droppings. Pests need food, water and shelter to survive. There are changes you can make to your home to reduce the numbers of these unwanted “guests”:
Cover all trash cans tightly.
Store food in airtight containers. This includes food kept in cabinets and on counters.
Clean all dirty dishes. Do not leave them in the sink or on the counter.
Sweep up any food crumbs from the counters, stove top, tables and floor. Wipe up any spills. Vacuum and mop floors regularly.
Avoid leaving pet food out in a bowl. Clean the bowl regularly, like other dirty dishes.
Fix leaky pipes under sinks and in the basement. Cockroaches like damp places.
Seal cracks in the walls and floors where cockroaches can enter your home
Use cockroach baits and traps. Don’t use sprays. They can irritate allergies and asthma.