There are few things more unpleasant than roach infestations on your property. From eating your food to spreading disease, there are a variety of reasons to keep these critters away from your home. Fortunately, with some simple advice, you won’t have to worry about roaches invading your household. Dick's Fumigation Services of Wailuku, HI, wants to teach you how to make your property less appealing to these pesky insects. Here’s a handful of helpful tips from your local fumigation company.

Indoor Areas

Food

Since roaches are attracted to food—especially starchy items—your kitchen should be your main focus when it comes to prevention efforts. Store all food in airtight bags or plastic containers, and take out your garbage frequently.

Heat & Moisture

Roaches are drawn to heat, so clean off the top and bottom of your refrigerator every few months. Moisture is yet another draw, so repair plumbing issues such as leaky faucets and drain backups as soon as possible. If roaches have already made their way into your home, contact a fumigation team.

Outdoor Areas

Boundaries

Use caulk and weatherstripping to seal any gaps where roaches could enter your property, such as those beneath doors or around windows. Keep bushes around the perimeter of your home pruned your landscaping neatly groomed, as roaches like to nest in overgrown shrubbery.

Supplies

Make sure the lids on your trash bins close tightly, as these scavenging insects may flock to the putrid food source. You should also be careful about where you stack firewood—piles of wood are known to act as unofficial roach hotels. 

From roach control to termite treatments, rely on Dick's Fumigation Services, Inc. to keep your property pest-free. Give this fumigation company a call at (808) 244-7496 to speak with a representative about scheduling an appointment for roach, ant, or termite control. Additionally, visit their website to learn more about their many pest services.