How to stop roaches moving with you?

My apartment has a roach infestation and I’m moving out soon. How can I make sure I don’t bring them with me?

Moving out of a building or apartment which has had a roach infestation can be stressful, especially if you’re worried about taking pests to your new home. Roaches hide in boxes, appliances, and even small cracks, so knowing the signs and limiting the chances of them hitching a lift to your new home is key.

Here are steps that can help:

• Avoid using cardboard boxes when packing as they provide roaches with the perfect place to hide. They can easily nibble holes in the outside and sneak inside. Use sealed plastic boxes instead
• Clean and check everything before packing. Pay special attention to appliances. Roaches can lay their eggs in tiny cracks and crevices and electrical appliances offer perfect hiding spots. Ideally use clear plastic bags to store appliances so you can carefully check them again before unpacking
• Wash clothes, linens, and fabrics in hot water and pack them in sealed bags
• Check kitchen items thoroughly especially items stored in pantries and kitchen cupboards where roaches may have been active.

Eliminate roaches for good

While some people search for the best way to exterminate roaches on their own, DIY methods usually don’t stop the problem at its source. If you’re dealing with an infestation, the most effective solution is to seek professional pest control help. 

Our technicians know how to get rid of a cockroach infestation and can help to treat the area before you move to help eliminate the roaches and their eggs. Find out more about our cockroach control services today.