Roaches are tenacious pests and are difficult to get rid of once they've infested an area. Because of that, it's best to deter them from nesting in your home in the first place. Below are some simple—yet effective—pest control suggestions to help you prevent a roach infestation in your house.

3 Pest Control Tips to Discourage Cockroaches

1. Eliminate Sources of Water

Roaches and other pests continually seek sources of water and are drawn to areas of high moisture. To deter them from your home, remove damp attractions. For instance, repair leaking pipes and faucets immediately. Insulate sweating pipes to prevent condensation. Thoroughly dry—and plug up—bathtubs and sinks after use. Seal up damp washcloths and towels in plastic bags until next usage.

2. Eliminate Food Sources

Along with water, roaches seek sources of food prior to nesting. Remove these attractants by sweeping up crumbs from the floor and counters and disposing of them properly. Seal foods in plastic bins after opening instead of storing in cardboard boxes. Clean your fridge and stove—inside and out—regularly. Choose a trash can with a lid that seals tightly.

3. Bar Entry

Seal cracks in doors and window frames with caulk, even if the gaps are tiny. Roaches are known to access homes through even the tiniest crevice. Apply weather stripping around all four edges of doors to seal it tight against pests as well as drafts. Trim shrubberies around windows and doors and keep rotting stacks of firewood off the ground. Cockroaches are attracted to areas of heavy vegetation and debris and may nest there before striking out in search of better quarters.

For effective, professional roach control treatment, contact Copter Pest Control in Enterprise, AL. They have served clients in and around Coffee County since 1959. They put the safety of your family and pets first, and specialize in ridding your home of bedbugs, termites, ants, spiders, and more. Visit their website to connect with them online or call (334) 347-2430 to schedule a free residential pest control consultation.