How to get rid of bugs?

Clean, Repair, and Treat

This is our favorite question! It’s not always possible to completely get rid of bugs indoors, but a combination of the right products, some good old-fashioned cleaning, and home repairs can go a long way. No single product can do everything to solve your bug problem, which is why it’s important to take a multifaceted approach. Also, keep in mind that bugs come into the home for a variety of reasons: food, water, or shelter. Correctly identifying the bugs you are fighting—and then eliminating the things that attract them—will help prevent them from coming inside. The harder you make it for bugs to come indoors, the less likely it will be that they invade.

Secure the Premises

Fighting Bugs from the Outside In

If bugs are invading your home, chances are they’re coming in from outside. While treatment depends on the type of bug you’re dealing with, these general tips can help:

Repair window or door screens that are ripped or do not fit tightly
Weatherproof the open spaces around windows and doors, particularly between the bottom of the door and the floor
Check vents, utility pipes, and other openings into the home that may need to be sealed, replaced or repaired
If you live in an apartment, work as a team with your neighbors to tackle the problem

Don’t Hate, Use an Ant or Roach Bait

4 Fun Facts About Indoor Ant & Roach Baits

Baits do not trap ants or roaches. Ant baits, for example, kill ants where they nest. After ants feed on the bait, they return to the colony and transfer the bait to the queen and others, thereby killing the entire colony.
Although ant and roach baits are designed to be more attractive to ants and roaches than other food sources, the more you can do to remove exposed food and water, the better.
Ant and roach baits kill the ants or roaches you don’t see—which is the vast majority! They take the bait back to the nest to share with the others, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see immediate bug relief. You should see less activity in a matter of days.
Do not place baits on areas that have been sprayed with an aerosol or liquid insecticide. Likewise, do not spray ants or roaches or the surrounding area after placing baits. The bugs can’t get back to the colony if they’re already dead.

Know Your Enemy

The first step in alleviating your problem is knowing which bugs you’re fighting. Use our Bug ID Tool to identify the type of bugs you’re dealing with.