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Step 1
wikimedia.comWHAT BUGS LIKE: If you want to get rid of roaches naturally without using pesticides then you need to take away what roaches like. Roaches like it dark, need water, and must have a food source. When you eliminate these 3 things, you eliminate them.
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Step 2
stock.exchang.comDARKNESS AND LIGHT: Roaches thrive in the darkness, not the light. If you want to get rid of roaches naturally without pesticides then you need to open up your cabinets to light. Use open shelving as opposed to closed door cabinets. If you have a kitchen full of cabinets with doors, start taking them off one by one. Paint the insides of the cabinets and organize your stock.
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Step 3
stock.xchang.comWATER SOURCE: If you want your kitchen to be free of roaches naturally without using pesticides, then you must eliminate all water sources in your kitchen. Leaky faucets, water left in glasses, and wet spots on counter tops all give drinks to your unwanted guests. If you were a roach, where would you drink?
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Step 4
flickr.comFOOD SOURCE: If you want your kitchen to be free of roaches naturally without pesticides you must eliminate all food sources. Use air tight containers to store food. Do not leave food in open boxes and bags. Seal everything air tight.
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Step 5
flickr.comGET RID OF JUNK DRAWERS: Remove junk drawers from you kitchen and hang utensils. You would be surprised how much food and gunk gets trapped inside kitchen drawers. You can take the drawers out altogether and remodel your kitchen slowly, or use the drawers to store simple flat items such as napkins and paper plates that will not tend to gather food.
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Step 6
flckr.comCLEANLINESS: If you want your kitchen to be free of roaches naturally without pesticides, you are going to need to keep it clean. Clean your shelves, floors, under your refrigerator and stove, and any other areas food and grime collect. Using simple green products works as well as harsh chemical laden products as long as you use them with some regularity.
Comments
mommyhen42 said
on 9/7/2009 Great tips, we dont have any here and I intend to keep it that way... they are nasty little critters!
ruf1950 said
on 9/6/2009 Great job! Keep it lean, clean, green and dry; the roaches will find a different home. 5*****
lee-lee said
on 8/22/2009 Good tips! Thanks.
chrisanimelo444 said
on 8/7/2009 Ugh, I hate roaches! They're disgusting little creatures. Great article.
fraph said
on 8/4/2009 I hope I never need to use this article!! 5*