Cockroaches in the House? What Actually Helps

The short answer

Roaches thrive on food crumbs, water, and cluttered dark gaps. Cleaning and sealing help, but established infestations usually need targeted professional treatment — not random strong chemicals in living spaces.

Common causes

• Food residue and unsealed bins
• Standing water and damp cabinets
• Entry from drains, gaps, or neighbouring units
• Cardboard and paper clutter offering harbourages

What you can safely check

These are low-risk checks only. Do not open live electrical panels, handle refrigerant, or dismantle fuel systems. If anything feels unsafe, stop and book a verified professional.

1. Clear crumbs nightly; empty and wipe bins
2. Fix dripping taps and dry under-sink cabinets
3. Store food in sealed containers
4. Avoid spraying food-prep surfaces with unknown chemicals

When to call a professional

• Roaches visible in daylight in large numbers
• Infestation after a previous incomplete treatment
• Allergy or asthma flare-ups in the home

How Tușe and iRanti help

Open the Tuse app and describe what is happening in your own words — for example, “cockroaches in the house”. iRanti reads the description, suggests the likely service category and a price band, and routes you toward a verified pest control professional. It is a preliminary assessment, not a definitive remote diagnosis: the artisan still inspects on site before any repair.

Try describing it on Tușe

Starting price for Pest control

Pest control on Tuse starts from ₦20,000. That is starting guidance, not a guaranteed final quote. Scope, parts, and complexity can change the total — you see the price in the app before you confirm, and any on-site change needs your approval first.

See the Pest control service page

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