I hate cockroaches. In fact, I am not a fan of creepy crawlies at all. Cockroaches really scare me. Once I read a book where it said that cockroaches could survive a nuclear blast. That’s scary. Their exoskeleton makes them exceptionally strong and a health hazard of gigantic proportions.
But the main problem with cockroaches is that they carry germs and allergens which results in “them spreading diseases”. They carry bacteria that are often multidrug-resistant. They can cause various types of stomach ailments.
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But now I have discovered worse – they can aggravate asthma and lung infections too!
Cockroaches are responsible for causing 65% of total cases of insect allergens causing indoor air pollution. This is a common problem in urban overcrowding with damp, moist homes. Exposure to indoor allergens due to cockroach infestation causes asthma which makes up for quite a bit of the doctor visits. In times like these with the COVID19 pandemic raging, you need to be healthy and your lungs should be strong. Asthma, COPD, and other lung infections and allergies make your lungs weaker. Act now and kill those asthma-causing cockroaches.
The cockroach droppings are highly allergenic indoor pollutant. Exposure to these allergenics can trigger childhood allergies and asthma in children who have a family history of such diseases.
They are tough to get rid of. They are attracted by the smell of food and to damp surfaces. The pheromones of a cockroach attract other ones, and that’s the super scary part.
They will eat anything and are ecological recyclers. Their menu consists of human food, pet food, cardboard, bookbinding gum, wallpaper paste, hair, fingernail clippings and what not. They can climb on beds and fly too. They are nocturnal and come out when it’s dark.
To give you a little glimpse of what happens in my home is that if I see them before my husband, I scream!
“Mommy kills them by making them lose their hearing.” That’s what my daughter says. So you can imagine how loud I scream when I see a cockroach because I know they spread diseases.
But then I take my slipper to throw at it and try to injure them. I cover my face and nose and carefully spray Lal HIT. I always take care that my child is in a different room. Ensuring proper ventilation after spraying is vital. Apart from Lal HIT, nothing else seems to work, and trying other solutions only end up wasting time & money. That’s several years of experience talking having lived in hostels and six different homes in three cities. So, I know what works and what doesn’t.
In India, with the hot and humid climate, cockroaches can visit anyone’s home. But if you are careful, you can keep your home safe and almost insect-free.
How to keep the cockroaches away
1) Keep food in a tightly closed metal or glass container. This makes them more likely to seal in the smell.
2) Never ever keep dirty dishes piled up anywhere at night! Not on the sink or under the sink. It’s a feast for diseases spreading cockroaches
3) Keep cracks and crevices adequately sealed. If you see cockroaches remember to regularly check for their skin eggs and excretions. Clean the area, don’t just let it be as it is
4) Always clean kitchen counters, floors, sinks, so that food bits and scraps are not lying around. Remember to keep food debris covered. Vacuum under the fridge. Check and clean all dark corners. These include the back of shelves, behind kitchen counters, below sinks, in edges of pipes, cracks, and crevices of doors and in places where daily cleaning is not possible.
5) Always use a dustbin with a good lid, which closes well. Daily trash clearing and washing the dustbin goes a long way in keeping homes clean.
6) Especially at night, wipe down the gas tips and keep gas stoves clean to keep the roaches away. HIT increases your chances of keeping disease-spreading cockroaches out of your home and keeping your family safe and healthy.
References:
1)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5575827/
2)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4909895/
3)https://news.ufl.edu/archive/1998/04/research-into-cockroach-behavior-could-lead-to-better-baits.htmlf
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Can’t tell you how much I hate cockroaches. Big ones and those tiny ones both make me go mad. I also use HIT and for last many years, this is something I never forget to buy.
They are sure menace in the house. Regular pest control and spraying Hit works well to shoo them away.
We just got done with pest control and it feels lie a breath of fresh air not to see the crawlies in the house. Lal hit is our go to options when it comes for small spaces 🙂
I know someone who is looking for a solution to this. Thanks for sharing such an informative post. Pests can seriously become a pain. Will share this with my friend.
This post just reminded me of my short stay in Delhi!! It was horrible because of cockroach infestation!! Whatever you do, they would come back again! Even this Hit would kill but they would come back the next day with more force. I’m glad that I no longer have to deal with it!
Pest control every 6 to 8 months works well for me.
I can’t agree more to it Amrita. I’ve gone through this big problem at my home too. Thanks to Lal Hit 🙂
I am petrified of cockraoches. I do everything to keep them away.
Nice tips as Cockroaches get into the house if the place is not kept clean and the tips do help on how to handle the situation better…
Make sure your corridors are clean and when you open the door have a look out… I often notice sometimes cockroaches appraoch from lifts as well….
We too try to keep it clean, the most importantis monthly cleaning and spraying LAl Hit all over kitchen hooks and corner
when I had cockroaches becoming regular uninvited guests I took extra care to see that no food is left around and all surfaces and nooks and crannies are disinfected. This helped a lot in keeping them at bay.
I really hate cockroaches and this is really helpful for everyone to know how bad they are for the health
Very detailed post I must say! I am glad to say that I do not have any cockroaches in my house.I follow all that you have shared. Even if there is a teeny weeny one crawling out of the drainage I immediately drush under my slippers. The best and harmless way is to use Lakshman Rekha chalk . Keeps ants, cockroaches and tiny lizards away.
Oh cockroaches are just the worst!Thanks for your tips. Loved that bit about killing them by deafening them ????
I didn’t know that cockroaches can cause allergies. Great tips. And in fact, these are basic tips that should be a norm than when we see cockroaches around.
Not a fan of them either, yes it’s absolutely important to clean ..clean and keep them away.
I truly detect cockroaches. But did not know the harm they create. Lal hit is what I use too
When I read your blogs, I sometimes feel that you have a camera in my home! So many of your posts are solutions to my problems. In recent times we have been facing the menace of cockroaches and your blogpost comes at the right time! Thank you! Keep writing, Amrita, you have a fan in me 🙂
Exactly cockroaches can survive nuclear blasts as well. And, agreed nothing works better than hit…And, nice pointers there to keep our homes protected from these creepy crawlies!
I ensure there is not one cockroach in the house. Your prevention suggestions will prove helpful in future.
I used Hit anti roach gel , it’s effective , killed all cockroaches .
Cockroaches are the most disgusting beings I’d hate to see in my kitchen. But sometimes, sadly, they do creep in & it’s hard to survive without the Lal Hit.
I try max to wipe my counter clean & keep leftovers in the bin sealed. Well, the day after spraying HIT is very challenging as it triggers violent sneezing in me. I then have to rub some VICKS vaporub on my nose & lie down for at least half an hour. Roaches are such a pain.
I hate cockroaches. They scare the life out of me. Also they don’t even go with pest control. They are the darkest. I can’t agree more on HIT coming to the rescue.
I totally get your feelings towards cockroaches. My house is also infested with these pesky pests, the small ones and I hate them. I have killed more than I can count and done all sorts of pest control on them. But finally what works is Lal hit. Unfortunately I am allergic to hit but still try to work with it.
I was aware that cockroaches are bad for health, but so many serious conditions can also be there that I got to know from your posts. I also use Lal HIT to get rid of unwanted guests.
I hate cockroaches. And I know they are really bad for health, so I always keep red Hit handy. Its a saviour
I used to be very afraid of cockroaches and so I practiced some of the tips you said and got my home free of them. Now I am free from cockroaches and their fear too.. but yes they cause a lot of allergy and food contamination too.
I honestly didn’t know that cockroach infestation can lead to health complications like lung diseases. I am so glad that I came across this article.
I hate cockroaches but somehow the small cockroaches are everywhere in kitchen now . Deep cleaning is the solution I guess.
I have faced the cockroach problem in our previous house, that time my son was just 8-9 months old and he used to crawl and pick up things from the floor and put them in his mouth. I tried everything but as you said, for me as well, only Lal Hit worked. I used it only thrice and in just 3 days, my house became cockroach free. Yes, it really works.
I wasn’t aware about so many issues that cockroaches can cause. So glad that you pointed out some detailed ways to keep this issue under control. I personally have trusted HIT for the longest time.
Thanks a lot for these recommendations Amrita. I am very scared of cockroaches and try to ensure they never enter my home.
These are great tips you have shared!! We all need to maintain proper hygiene to stay healthy. I just hate cockroaches !!
My husband is allergic to Cockroaches and loses it at the sight of one! I knew they were bad for health but had no idea this is how bad they are. Going to get Lal Hit today and go on a cockroach killing spree!
I had used lal hit personally, and get great results. I agree cockroaches are scary and disgusting too. You had shared wonderful tips to keep the cockroaches away.
I had to read the post again to find out the sure cure for this kitchen menace – cockroaches. HIT is definitely trusted by my household.
Cockroaches – listening to the word alone gives me a weird feeling. Thank God I have never experienced them but I have a coupe of friends who had a hard time getting rid of them.
Oh God. I hate cockroaches. And thank God I have a spotless kitchen and never pile up dishes in the sink.
I agree with most of your points. Cockroach can do so much of harm than we can ever imagine. Thanks for all the wonderful tips.
Cockroaches seem to be a global issue. Nice article. Ideally, I avoid harming other lives on earth unless their existence seem threat to mine. As you mentioned, by keeping plates clean and cracks filled we can keep these insects away from our dwelling!
My son used to get allergic cough often and then i realised it might be because of cockroaches as we have chronic problem of pests here nd getting rid of them is difficult.
I remember having a lot of cockroach problems and despite very minute cleaning, HIT helped us in getting rid of them.
I hate cockroaches too both for health issues and otherwise too I can’t tolerate them. Thanks for the vital recommendations
I agree they are ecological ♻, they are the oldest creatures, they never die but thanks for giving such useful tips to get rid of them.
I agree that these tips will help to keep home clean..even I don’t like dirty utensils in kitchen during night
I hate cockroaches and I keep doing pest control nice a year to keep these away from home and keeping us safe and healthy. Last night however, one flew in from the window making me scream louder that a boom box!!!!
The small cockroaches are everywhere in house . I always try to deep clean my house atleast once or twice a month . Your tips are also helpful.
I was not aware that cocroaches can be such a health hazard. I trust HIT a lot as it really works.
I have a same feeling as yours when I see any cockroaches. Luckily we I don’t have any here thank god but I have a few friends who have experienced these unwanted guests at their house. Cleanliness is the first step for keeping them away.
But in really clean houses also there are cockroaches. They are creepy crawlies and come anywhere. Just recently I have tried killing a big one. Thank goodness I don’t see them often.
Very true! Cockroaches are the big-time headache, I follow the same to avoid. Clean kitchen decreases the chances of cockroaches and helps to maintain hygiene.
multi insect killers and napthalene balls work for me.
Sorry, I just cannot stand cockroaches. I would have thoughts of burning my house down (joke!) if I had to deal with them on a regular basis.
I hate knowing that they can spread disease and trigger asthma and allergies! You’re right, with this pandemic, we can’t afford for our lungs to be compromised.
Good read. I didn’t know that a cockroach affects the allergies and lungs, thanks to you doc, now I know it 🙂
Keeping your kitchen clean is the only trusted way to keep cockroaches away. I agree that other than HIT nothing works. Now even regular pest control services.
I too don’t like creepy crawlies. I knew cockroaches are bad for health but they can so many health issues I was not aware of. I too use Lal Hit if I see one in house.