Living in Hawaii, we’ve all come across an unwanted creepy crawler at some point, but when they start to invade our homes, they pose a serious problem. Cockroaches can carry disease; centipedes, ants, and spiders can bite. Here are some tips on how to keep bugs away, but infestations will require professional extermination.
- Insects come for warmth, food, and water.
- They like the dark, warm laundry, closets, clutter.
- Keep your home neat and clean.
- Keep things like laundry off the floor. Store clothes in a hanging basket or cubby.
- Keep sinks and bathtubs dry.
- Consider keeping the drains closed when not in use, as cockroaches can come in through plumbing pipes.
- Keep moisture to a minimum; consider using a dehumidifier.
- Many insects can squeeze through tiny cracks in walls and the foundation.
- Seal up all cracks and open spaces, make sure weather stripping is tightly fitted or replaced and re-caulk window seals.
- To cockroaches, stale beer smells like their pheromones, so it’s important to rinse your cans and bottles before putting them in the recycling bin.
- Centipedes eat other bugs, so if you have a problem with those, centipedes will come.
- Trim trees that are near the house so they don’t touch, since insects can climb from the branches to your house.
- Do-It-Yourself Repellents
- Do your research to find out what works for you.
- Aerosols can be inhaled by you or your family and be dangerous, but they are effective.
- Lawn sprays present less risk and provide a barrier for pests.
- Ultrasound repellents have no chemicals. They use ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves that humans can’t hear.
- But there isn’t data to support that these work, only anecdotal reports.
- Click here for tips on natural ways to control roaches. https://www.commandpestcontrol.com/keep-roaches-house-5-simple-tips-work/
If you would like to have professional extermination, please contact our office for a recommendation of our vetted vendors. (808) 593-9826 or email concierge@caronb.com
