{"id":44421,"date":"2021-06-01T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=44421"},"modified":"2021-06-24T14:40:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T06:40:51","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-cockroaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-cockroaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Got A Cockroach Problem? Try These 7 Easy And Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Them From Your Home Or Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some say cockroaches are the bane of their existence. We don\u2019t blame them because these pesky creatures not only carry germs and diseases, they also send shivers down the spines of strong men. Especially when they start <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flying<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Absolutely terrifying.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there are more than a few ways to banish these creepy crawlies out of your hair. Here\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get rid of cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through these affordable and easy ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Your Home<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Boric Acid<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44424\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of cockroaches\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Boric-Acid-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/thejewellers\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jewellers<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This white powder is a potent destroyer of insects if you\u2019re thinking of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get rid of cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Boric-Acid-%E7%A1%BC%E9%85%B8-Pest-Control-Jewellery-Soldering-Firescaling-Prevention-i.5488153.1112292397\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boric acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in powdered or gel form and is naturally derived from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fruits-cat.2600.24986.24998\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=plant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, it can still be poisonous, so be careful if you have little ones or furry friends around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To deploy boric acid, simply mix it with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Castor-Sugar-Gula-Kastor-Kaster-Caster-Sugar-i.80608126.1509954437\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Water-cat.2600.2605.7074\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before spraying it at conspicuous areas where cockroaches tend to appear. These spots include under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/IT-Hand-Made-Nano-Technology-304-Stainless-Steel-1.2mm-Thickness-Undermount-Black-Colour-Kitchen-Sink-ITTO-i.67479754.5717133397\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen sink<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and behind <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Storage-Cabinets-cat.26.683.6914\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cabinets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do note that boric acid isn\u2019t effective on wet surfaces. Thus, ensure the area is clean and dry before spraying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a cockroach walks over the solution, it becomes dehydrated and will eventually die from it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use A Spray<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44425\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of cockroaches spray\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Spray-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/rbhome.my\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RB Home<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pest-Control-cat.2600.2603.13412\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pest control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sprays in the market and each promises a clean and swift solution to eradicate cockroaches from your home. Household brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Shieldtox-Cockroach-Kill-Aerosol-(250ml-570ml)-i.61783644.1039757351\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shieldtox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are trusted by millions around the world for the effectiveness of their aerosol sprays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spray is also great for when you spot a roach, but don\u2019t want to get too close to it. By maintaining a safe distance and with a decent aim, a spray is guaranteed to annihilate the bug instantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Bait<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44426\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min.jpg\" alt=\"cockroach bait\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Bait-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/washim92\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAQWA Trading<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other pests, cockroaches love nibbling on anything they can put their stringy hands on. So, it only makes sense to lay <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/100-Berkesan-Power-Ant-Killing-Bait-Power-Cockroach-Killing-Bait-5g-(serbuk-semut-lipas)-i.129686006.5469491031\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when thinking about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get rid of cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether powdered or in gel form, the bait contains a slow-acting insecticide that combines with a food attractant to make it \u201cappetising\u201d for the cockroaches. After ingesting, they will slowly succumb to the poison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-exposed cockroaches may succumb as well if they indirectly consume the sputum or faeces of exposed pests. That said, make sure to place the bait in an area where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pet-Supplies-cat.2600.2602\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or children cannot easily access it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use A Trap\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44427\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min.jpg\" alt=\"cockroach trap\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Trap-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/one88shoppingmall\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One88 Shopping Mall<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to baits, traps are as effective as the methods mentioned above. You can buy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/ARS-Hoy-Hoy-Cockroach-Trap-Bundle-of-5--i.275920176.3340589574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready-made ones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or try creating your own. All you need is a piece of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Multifunctional-Strongly-Sticky-Double-Sided-Adhesive-Nano-Tape-Traceless-Washable-Removable-Tapes-Indoor-Outdoor-Gel-i.115667413.4300221296\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">double-sided sticky tape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and place bits of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Breads-cat.2600.24990.25029\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bread<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/400g-Garlic-Berat-Bersih-Bawang-Putih-400g-Fresh-Bawang-Putih!-READY-STOCK-%E5%A4%A7%E8%92%9C%E5%A4%B4-i.99072243.3100873777\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garlic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on it, then place it where cockroaches roam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give it a few days, and you should find bodies stuck to the tape. Not a pleasant sight to see, but hey, at least it got the job done!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Your Car<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use A Vacuum Cleaner<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44428\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min.jpg\" alt=\"handheld vacuum cleaner how to get rid of cockroaches \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Vacuum-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/samugiken.os\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samu Giken Official Store<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get rid of cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts with knowing the ways to prevent them from appearing in the first place. And one way to do so is by using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Vacuum-Cleaner-cat.10040.10069.10071\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vacuum cleaner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to remove any food particles that attract cockroaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially the case If you have the habit of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Snacks-cat.2600.15226\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">munching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your car. Crumbs tend to fall in dark crevices at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Car-Seats-cat.27.2298.6997\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car seats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and near the dashboard compartment, which makes it perfect for pests to survive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If hauling a huge vacuum cleaner seems tedious, you can opt for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/70mai-Handheld-Car-Vacuum-Cleaner-Swift-i.292905608.6347460188\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smaller ones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made specifically for cars. They\u2019ve got shaper openings that let you remove dirt in narrow corners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Related:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-robot-vacuum-cleaners-malaysia\/\"><i>Best Robot Vacuum Cleaners To Keep Your Home Clean 24-7<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce Clutter<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44429\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44429\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of cockroach\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Clutter-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@rizki28\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rizki rama28<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/1ZdE_X5Hz3c\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s old receipts, discarded <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Craft-Paper-Box-Extra-Hard-Mailer-Box-Shipping-Cardboard-Box-Pizza-Box-Carton-Box-Packaging-Box-Kotak-i.315459852.7370118169\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardboard boxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Gym-Bag-cat.10090.10095.10109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gym bags<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, clutter is where cockroaches love to hide. Especially in the boot of the car where conditions are dark and humid. Hence, it\u2019s important to regularly clean any compartments and ensure they don\u2019t become breeding grounds for unsightly insects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really need to store things, use a large <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/MAXONIC-Raya-Combo-Set-4-in-1-Multipurpose-Storage-Box-Plastic-Container-Transparent-Drawer-Toy-Box-i.277393817.7247373109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transparent storage container<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a tight lid to keep cockroaches out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park Your Car Away From Bushes And Bins<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44431\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44431\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Parking-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@haaijk\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raban Haaijk<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/wftNpcjCHT4\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often don\u2019t pay attention to parking spots, but just being mindful of our surroundings can prevent cockroaches from entering our vehicles. They tend to enjoy moist areas and reside near <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Garbage-Dustbin-cat.26.6956.15216\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rubbish bins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plant matter, and drains. So, ensure that your car is parked at a safe distance from these spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Will Ensure Your Environment Is Clean And Germ-Free<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44430\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44430\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cockroach-Last-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@noshadtakes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowshad Arefin<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/tTHUqB0FNWA\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that cockroaches will always be around us. 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