Items to exterminate cockroaches and protect your home against them

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Do you know what ‘G’ stands for? It is something massively disliked by women in Japan: it is the initial for ‘gokiburi’ or cockroaches. Their dark shadows in hidden corners silently sneak up to you as you enjoy your relaxed time at home… This article introduces some items to exterminate cockroaches, which could be even more useful than a boyfriend or a husband.

 

‘Gokiburi Fumakilla’ – Grab this when you see one

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Have you ever panicked at the sight of cockroaches? Did they escape while you were looking for something to stamp them with? OR, you simply could not collect your courage to hit them with a slipper in your hand? Then, try this ‘Gokiburi Fumakilla Double Jet’. It is a pesticide spray especially designed for cockroaches. You never know when and where you may find one, so make sure to have a can of this spray at home. If you miss your chance to kill one, you will have to live with the fear that it is still hiding somewhere in your house! It is very effective as a cockroach repellent too – spray the spots cockroaches may be hiding to avoid them to come out.

 

‘Black Cap’ – Exterminate cockroaches before they even come out

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‘Black Cap’ will exterminate cockroaches while they are hiding somewhere. The secret is the toxic roach bait inside the cap. This bait will poison a cockroach to death after it returns to its nest. It will have an effect on other cockroaches that eat the poisoned body too. This item can exterminate an entire nest. It is also effective on the eggs females roaches are carrying. Cockroaches are notorious for its ability to survive, as we often say ‘If you witness one at home, a hundred of them are hiding behind the walls’. It is scary even to think about the number of cockroaches which could be hiding somewhere in your house. ‘Black Cap’ is a great item which will release you from such fear. Install them in the corners of your house, such as kitchen, under the sink and near the trash bins. The effect last for six months. Make sure to regularly replace with a new one to have your house continuously protected.

 

‘Varsan’ – Exterminate all bugs at home including cockroaches

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‘Varsan’ will exterminate not only cockroaches but also ticks, mites and fleas. The mist emitted from the can will smother and exterminate all bugs in the room. There are three types of Varsan: the one which you trigger like striking a match, the one to which you add some water, and the one which emits the mist not smoke. Here is how to use them: Firstly, close all the windows in the room, while leaving the chest of drawers open. Make sure to cover all food stuff, beddings and clothes with sheets of plastic. Take your pets and plants out of the space. Then launch the smoke or mist, and leave is for a couple of hours. Once the process is finished, get the fresh air into the room by opening the doors and the windows. Finally, finish up with vacuum the room thoroughly. It is a good idea to use this item when you moved into a new place. It’ll prepare the room for you to start the new life.

 

Summary

You can purchase these items in drug stores and supermarkets. This article introduced three types of common cockroach repellent: spray, roach bait and smoke can. Many manufacturers produce different types of cockroach repellent, so choose an affordable repellent which you can find in a drug store in your neighbourhood.

 

 

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