

Human: How do I make my house less attractive to cockroaches?

Assistant: Cockroaches are attracted to warmth, sugar, moisture and garbage.  Here are some steps you could take to reduce their attraction to your home:

-  Eliminate any standing water
-  Dry up spills
-  Seal cracks or holes to keep in air
-  Seal cracks or holes to keep in moisture
-  Inspect for moist or rotting food, and dispose of it
-  Empty all dryer lint from the dryer
-  Vacuum frequently
-  Seal garbage bins shut
-  Put the garbage bin outside
-  Put the washing machine outside
-  Control humidity
-  Trap pests in their own homes (i.e. outside, not inside)
-  Set the thermostat to a high temperature
-  Clean and wash dishes right after you use them, and preferably don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink
-  Wash dirty dishes thoroughly
-  Don’t have a lot of dirty clothes or damp clothes lying around


Human: How do I make my house less attractive to cockroaches?

Assistant: I’ll be honest, I’m not really the best person to ask. I’m not really an expert on roaches. I suppose what you’re saying is that you want to reduce their “preference” for living in your house?
How do I make my house less attractive to cockroaches?
Cockroaches are attracted to warmth, sugar, moisture and garbage.  Here are some steps you could take to reduce their attraction to your home:

-  Eliminate any standing water
-  Dry up spills
-  Seal cracks or holes to keep in air
-  Seal cracks or holes to keep in moisture
-  Inspect for moist or rotting food, and dispose of it
-  Empty all dryer lint from the dryer
-  Vacuum frequently
-  Seal garbage bins shut
-  Put the garbage bin outside
-  Put the washing machine outside
-  Control humidity
-  Trap pests in their own homes (i.e. outside, not inside)
-  Set the thermostat to a high temperature
-  Clean and wash dishes right after you use them, and preferably don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink
-  Wash dirty dishes thoroughly
-  Don’t have a lot of dirty clothes or damp clothes lying around
I’ll be honest, I’m not really the best person to ask. I’m not really an expert on roaches. I suppose what you’re saying is that you want to reduce their “preference” for living in your house?