German Cockroach Control

How to get rid of German cockroaches.

The German cockroach is the most common type of cockroach found in homes and businesses such as restaurants. They will infest any structure that offers the food, warmth, and water they seek. Because they can produce up to four dozen eggs at a time—and newly hatched roaches can begin to reproduce in as little as a month—their population can quickly get out of control.

Getting rid of German cockroaches and keeping them from regaining a foothold requires a two-part attack: doing all you can as a homeowner to eliminate sources of food and water, and calling a professional pest control service to treat your home.

What homeowners can do:

• Store food from cardboard or paper packaging in sealed containers
• Promptly clean up spills and crumbs from countertops, floors and the interiors of cabinets
• Clean food from the crevices of your stove, microwave, toaster, refrigerator, and other kitchen appliances
• Empty your pet’s food and water bowls at night
• Use a trash can with a tight-fitting lid in your kitchen and/or take out the trash each night
• Minimize cockroaches’ access to moisture by ensuring sinks and tubs are dry overnight
• Store damp sponges and dish rags in airtight containers
• Repair plumbing leaks

What pest control professionals will do:

• Thoroughly inspect your home to locate cockroaches’ hiding places
• Treat your home’s interior and exterior as needed to exterminate existing infestations
• Provide follow-up treatments as needed
• Provide year-round treatment to keep German cockroaches under control