How to Get Roaches Out of an Xbox One (and Keep Them Out)

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Updated on March 13, 2023

Roaches like warm places. Inside your Xbox One or other video game system offers them the warmth that they so crave for. In this article, we’ll show you how to get roaches out of your Xbox One and prevent them from coming back.

Why Worry About Roaches?

Roaches inside an Xbox One isn’t something to ignore. The damage cockroaches can cause to an Xbox One is incremental. When you first notice that a cockroach has gotten into your Xbox One, it’s usually when they’ve been there for a long time. It’s possible for you to notice it early enough.

Cockroaches inside your Xbox One mean that they are actually living inside the components of the console. This is dangerous in two ways:

  • First, their excrement and secretions can corrode the components
  • Second, they may wander onto the connections, some of which have high voltage, killing them instantly and causing a short–circuit.

If you‘re lucky, it will be just the power supply that you have to replace. It’s not cheap but it’s better than the alternative where you have to settle for replacing the entire system.

How to Get Roaches Out of Xbox One?

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If there’s a roach inside your console, you need to get it out but you also have to be shrewd about it. Here are a couple DIY options on how to get a roach out of your Xbox One console.

#1 – Using Compressed Air

Compressed air can be a great option to get roaches out of your Xbox one.

The forced air can remove debris which can include dead roaches and make it uncomfortable for live ones to stay inside. But you should be mindful of the type of compressed air you use.

Some people claim forced air from a hair dryer can work. But, you need to be extremely careful that no heat is used which can damage the sensitive components inside the Xbox.

Your best option will be a can of compressed air (gas) that is often used to clean computer keyboards or other electronics. Falcon Dust Off is one of the most popular options.

Simply apply a few short bursts of a air to various vent openings in the Xbox One to force the roaches out of the console.

#2 – Bait Them

You can get rid of cockroaches using bait traps to kill them. This doesn’t mean that you have to set the traps inside the console.

Cockroaches are living creatures. They eat and drink too. Sometimes, they do get out to sustain themselves. Setting traps for them nearby will help you catch them.

However, not all traps are effective. In fact, you need the ones that either kills them instantly or the one that never allow them get back to your Xbox One again.

Combat roach killing bait is one of the better options for a bait trap while Catchmaster sticky traps are another good option.

How to Prevent Roaches From Getting Into Your Xbox One

Once you’ve gotten a roach out of your Xbox One, here are some tips on how to keep roaches from getting into your gaming system in the future:

  1. Store your Xbox One in a cool, dry place away from warm and moist areas.
  2. Seal any cracks or crevices in your home, and make sure all windows and doors are tightly closed.
  3. Immediately clean up any food crumbs or drink spills.
  4. Keep all food and drinks stored in airtight containers and away from your game system.
  5. Regularly vacuum and dust your home, paying special attention to areas around your Xbox.
  6. Place glue traps behind the area where your Xbox is stored.
  7. Invest in a dehumidifier to reduce moisture levels in your home.
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