How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices with caulk.
Keep food in airtight containers.
Clean up crumbs and spills immediately.
Fix leaky pipes and eliminate standing water.
Remove clutter and debris from storage areas.
Use natural repellents like bay leaves or diatomaceous earth.

Result:
Reduces Oriental Cockroach access to food, water, and shelter, lowering infestation risk.

Problem:
Method may fail if entry points are missed, food is left exposed, or moisture persists.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar. Place small amounts in shallow lids near cockroach activity. The sugar attracts them, while baking soda reacts with their stomach acid, killing them. Refresh mixture weekly.

Result:
Reduces Oriental Cockroach population naturally and non-toxically, protecting your goods from damage.

Problem:
If food sources are abundant or cockroaches avoid the bait, effectiveness may decrease.

How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices in walls, floors, and foundations. Install door sweeps and weather stripping. Remove clutter and debris from storage areas. Store goods in airtight containers. Regularly clean and vacuum to eliminate hiding spots.

Result:
Reduces Oriental Cockroach entry and limits access to food and shelter, protecting your goods.

Problem:
Method may fail if all entry points aren’t sealed or if cockroaches find alternative routes or hiding places.

How to do it:
Use beneficial nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) as a biological control. Mix nematode powder with water and spray around entry points, cracks, and damp areas outside your house.

Result:
Nematodes infect and kill cockroach larvae in the soil, reducing their population and preventing them from entering your home.

Problem:
This method may fail if the soil dries out, temperatures are too high or low, or if nematodes are not applied correctly, reducing their effectiveness.

How to do it:
Mix boric acid powder with sugar (1:1 ratio) and sprinkle in areas where Oriental Cockroaches are seen. Place bait in cracks, under appliances, and along walls. Repeat weekly.

Result:
Cockroaches ingest the bait and die, reducing their population and preventing damage to goods.

Problem:
This method may fail if cockroaches find alternative food sources or if the bait is placed where pets or children can access it.