Although it may seem impossible on many occasions, ending the domestic pest that threatens us is closer than it seems (unless we need professional help). For that, you always have to find the best possible option from the long list available. Ant, cockroach, and other insect infestations are properly and safely tackled with reliable products. The same ones we have been describing in EL PAÍS Escaparate over the past years and some more that we have highlighted recently. All of them are at the top of the rankings on websites like Amazon and gather many positive reviews, besides their prices being very affordable.
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Recommendations to avoid pests at home
Minimizing the number of crawling insects at home, as well as other flying mosquitoes, especially during periods of strong proliferation like summer, involves not worsening the crisis situation we face. For this, a series of measures must be considered from all fronts so that the chosen product is as effective as possible:
- Do not leave food in sight: if possible, clean dirt or crumbs as soon as possible and put ingredients and food in airtight tuppers.
- Always follow the instructions: misusing some insecticides leads to unnecessary exposure or improper or ineffective use.
- Act quickly: do not allow time to pass without applying a quick solution. Pests always reproduce at high speed.
- Eliminate nests and larvae: visible dead insects do not indicate that there are no more hidden. Cracks in walls and corners should be carefully inspected.
- Higher humidity doses do not help: insufficient ventilation favors the exponential appearance of pests like cockroaches.
Why does summer increase the risk of domestic pests?
Although it seems obvious, high temperatures awaken the interest of all kinds of pests compared to colder seasons. Among the causes, the following can be summarized:
- There is more food within their reach: garbage (more exposed) and all kinds of organic waste in sight attract the attention of flies, cockroaches, and ants.
- Ambient humidity increases: there is also a higher risk of stagnant water areas appearing due to storms or irrigation. Also outdoors near pools.
- If the heat is extreme, the risk is higher: these types of pests seek the interior of homes to find the much-desired shade.
- High temperatures increase egg hatching: this multiplies the population of all kinds of insects as they reproduce more frequently.
Eliminate the worst ant nest in less than 24 hours
Its bait powerfully attracts ants which, in turn, carry it to the nest, completely infecting the rest. It is equally effective against several types of ants such as the ghost ant, Pharaoh ant, or Argentine ant.
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Get rid of cockroaches with a single drop
Eradicating a cockroach infestation at its root can be managed in the best possible way if you trust a product like the one in the image. In syringe format, it incorporates bait so lethal that one of its drops will eliminate up to 50 cockroaches at once.
Get rid of the annoying pantry moth
The sheets we refer to are very safe to use, even if there are children or pets at home. They do not contain toxic substances, are long-lasting, and are so effective because they release a series of pheromones that attract this type of flying insect with a high success rate. Once the moth falls into the trap, it gets stuck on the adhesive surface.
Say goodbye to wasps with a single spray
Keeping wasps and hornets at bay is not an easy task; even less so if they manage to build nests near windows, eaves, or ceilings. Therefore, trusting a powerful long-range insecticide like the one in the image is key. Its immediate effect is achieved because its formula works on contact.
Goodbye to bedbug infestations
If you have had the bad luck of these little bugs visiting any room in your home, it is quite likely that you woke up with legs or arms full of tiny bites. With these bedbug traps, this big inconvenience will end: they are very effective, reusable, and do not contaminate the surrounding area where they are placed.
Protect your plants from snails and slugs
Snails can also transmit diseases to humans, also affecting the growth of domestic plants if they multiply in number. To keep them in check, nothing better than trusting this insecticide applied in granule form.
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The best rodent trap for the home
Saying goodbye to one of the most delicate pests that can occur in a house, rats or mice, is not an easy task. But there are affordable alternatives to apply by yourself. One of them is investing in this set of small bait bags. It contains brodifacoum, a potent ingredient that eliminates the most resistant specimens with a single dose.
The natural tick repellent solution
This tick repellent spray consists of a formula without harsh chemicals as it is formulated with a series of essential oils. It is easy to apply and can be used both inside and outside the home.
Eliminate any insect from your plants
This specific product combats a wide spectrum of pests that damage domestic plants throughout the year such as spiders, mites, scale insects, whiteflies, and many more. This natural insecticide acts by contact and ingestion.
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The concentrated insecticide against crawling garden insects
The most exposed plants on terraces, balconies, and gardens can also suffer several waves of pests throughout their life cycle. To repel all kinds of crawling insects, this powerful insecticide has an immediate effect and lasts up to five weeks.
The cheapest (and effective) trap against caterpillars
The strong adhesion offered by this tree trunk protector and its ease of placement make it the most suitable solution against this type of pest. Its effectiveness prevents processionary caterpillars from moving.
Eliminate woodworm in record time
These spray and liquid format proposals are very easy to apply on any type of wood and, best of all, are very effective. Among the products to eliminate larvae and adult woodworm, the one in the image does not change the color of the wood.
Frequently asked questions about eliminating insects at home
What are the most common pests that usually appear in the kitchen?
The most common pests that arise in this part of the home are ants, cockroaches, fruit flies, or even rodents. Other insects that may appear are moths, beetles, and weevils.
How to know if there is an infestation at home?
The most common signs that there may be some pest in any corner of the house are varied: from droppings in corners or drawers, to nocturnal noises in areas like ceilings, unpleasant odors, or finding dead insects in regions with higher humidity.
What comparisons have we published in EL PAÍS Escaparate to fight domestic pests?
In our section, we have tested the best repellents to avoid mosquito bites or devices to say goodbye to the itching caused by them.
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*All purchase prices included in this article are updated as of May 16, 2026.
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