How to stop being scared of roaches?

Cockroaches may be one of the most terrifying creatures on earth, with their creepy-crawly legs and tendency to make you jump out of your skin when spotted. However, living in fear is not a way to live life! Fear holds us back from exploring and trying new things, and that should never happen because of a small insect. If you are sick and tired of being scared of roaches, this article will teach you how to overcome it.

Acknowledge Your Fear

Before we dive into ways on overcoming your phobia towards cockroaches, it’s important first to acknowledge why. What makes these bugs so scary? Are there reasons behind our fear other than their appearance?

Quick fact – Cockroaches have been around for at least 320 million years!

Next time when spotting a roach don’t run away right away or squish them immediately. Instead try observing them from afar for at least five minutes – take note on how they move?, what they eat? Do they seem like clean insects even though commonly perceived as dirt magnets?. These observations will provide insight into your fears and understanding more about their behavior can help alleviate some amount of dread.

Don’t focus too much: When simply staring at any creature reduces concentration just think about pretty unicorns wearing rainbows while gazing upon the disgusting bug

The Power Of Education!

The old saying “Knowledge is power,” which couldn’t be truer when facing something unknown or fearful. Insects deserve equal rights – respect! We know very little about this amazing world below our knees, especially those critters who creep us out the most: Bugs!. Knowing more about cockroaches could make wonders in combating an irrational fear.

Some interesting facts are:

  • There are over 4k types recognized across states.
  • They can survive without food up till four weeks.
  • These bugs can run up to a terrifying speed of 3 miles per hour.

Armed with some knowledge, there is no need to feel as though these little guys are a threat anymore. Instead be fascinated by them!. It will help remove the subconscious fear of not knowing about cockroaches and embrace their cool attributes (not that we have found any).

Face Your Fears

The worst part about having phobias or irrational fears is allowing it consumes us completely, controlling our lives. Time to kick this feeling out and take charge instead! Facing your fears head-on isn’t easy but baby steps always work toward progress.

When squirming at seeing roaches nearby don’t let the sensations compel you into instant turmoil – staying calm and focusing on breathing evenly helps create distance from feelings to thought — if possible try approaching them when they cannot scuttle away.

Visualize crushing them distracts mind activity

This method might seem like torture in practice at first because why would any sane human want confrontation with small insects? Although desensitization process makes all such interactions easier over time till they become common. Start by asking someone brave enough (probably not Andrew) capable of spotting roaches hiding places support while offering emotional cushion.

One way could be observing pictures/videos/ cartoons fascinates children having encounters does the same trick for adults too — except watching Ratatouille’s Remy probably won’t help anyone in conquering daily life fears.

Added bonus: Going beyond required research has shown people change views towards other aspects as well consequently!

Keeping an indoor environment free from crumbs or spills reduces chances of infestation so keep tables clean & floors free from dust accumulation aka filth layers which cockroaches love!.

Chase after sticky sugary spots with warm-soap water along baseboards where track marks possibly detected already scaring self half-paralyzed as “What if there’s an army of roaches lurking underneath and willing to kill me!”— a reassuring note it’s quite unlikely.

Cleanliness equals good hygiene & greater health

Different pests have preferences. Ants prefer sticky sugary things, while cockroaches prefer crumbs/oily residues. Just knowing what attracts them helps in identifying where they are (brand new game anyone?)

A helpful table:

Foods Attracts
Crumbs Cockroaches, Mice, SilverFish
Melted chocolate Mice, Cockroaches
Oils Cockroaches

The funny thing is giving any pest silvery/mirrored wings attract mating partners easily as unnaturally bright but hey no one asked for a wingman!.

Home Remedies

Gone are those days where people would sprint out to buy expensive pesticides at the sight of roach droppings. Did you know there were cheaper home remedies that could get rid of these nasty bugs?

  • Baking soda and sugar
  • Borax and Sugar or jam
  • Sticky pads
  • Catnip bay leaves crushed near infested areas

Disclaimer! Don’t take every remedy at face value – DIY projects that turn into disasters causing more harm than actual problem intended on solving!. Sniffing catnip hasn’t been confirmed as an “in” thing except maybe among feline kind!

If efforts seem fruitless so far then professional pest control set up might be noteworthy investment.
Professional Control can personalize programs fitting needs whether it’s general or specialized assistance – Bed bugs too? Why not clear off dust mites whilst at it making sure all occupants live healthy safe lives without needing to check bedding corners before hitting hay again!.

Keeping pests away isn’t rocket science; simple regulations with careful attention/ surveillance would do the trick.

The final verdict:- NO DUCKLING ESCAPE JOURNEYS NECESSARY

While it’s impossible to know when, where or how a roach will pop up in daily routines but following through with some suggestions above won’t cause anxiety attacks every time one surfaces — Humans don’t make good role models for them anyway.

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