How to Get Rid of German Cockroaches (4 Simple Steps)

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The German Cockroach is the most common and widespread cockroach found in the United States. These roaches can be difficult to control because they multiply rapidly, breeding at a rate of up to six generations per year.

The German Cockroach is about half an inch in length, light brown in color, and has two stripes behind its head. They are nocturnal, so they are most active at night. Seeing one during the day might indicate a heavy infestation.

German Cockroaches are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms inside wall voids, and behind cabinets and appliances. Use a flashlight and check under or behind refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, plumbing under sinks, and any cracks and crevices.

Look for roach droppings. This will be small, pepper-like material left behind on countertops or in cabinets.

Check for roach egg capsules, called oothecae. A single female will produce four to six oothecae during the course of their lives with each one containing thirty to forty eggs. These can usually be found in the same areas that droppings might be seen.

Also, If there is a large infestation, you might notice a mild, musty odor.

Before carrying out any kind of chemical control, it is important to first clean your home. Roaches need food, water, and shelter to survive, so properly sanitizing your home is a crucial first step in controlling German Cockroaches.

Clean your home, especially your kitchen, making sure no crumbs, grease, or oils are left behind. Regularly take out trash and vacuum. Remove water sources by keeping sinks dry and fixing any leaks in the plumbing. Seal off any holes, cracks or crevices to remove harborage areas.

Once the home is sanitized, you can then start chemical control. Use a combination of baits, spray, dust, and insect growth regulators to ensure total control. This multi-pronged approach should be used so if roaches are resistant to one method, they may be more responsive to another.

Use Apex Cockroach Gel Bait. This gel bait is a stomach poison that contains attractants that German roaches enjoy. They will feed on it, take it back to the colony and share it, creating a domino effect that will kill the colony. Place small beads of Apex gel every twelve to eighteen inches apart in cabinets, under sinks, and around appliances.

Next, use D-Fense Dust. This is a waterproof insecticidal dust that is great for applications to cracks and crevices where roaches will hide. Using a duster, apply the D-Fense Dust around appliances, voids, and even electrical outlets.

Use an insect growth regulator, or IGR, like Gentrol Point Source. An IGR will interrupt the life cycle of roaches. Any young roach, or nymph, that is exposed to the Gentrol Point Source will grow up sterilized, being unable to reproduce. First crush the ampule on the disc. The IGR will then wick into the cotton pad. Place the disk in cabinets and drawers where you know there is roach activity and away from the reach of children and pets.

Finally, use Novacide aerosol. Novacide is an insecticide that will kill roaches and many different pests. It also has an IGR mixed with it. Spray Novacide on baseboards and floors to take out any stragglers left behind by earlier treatments. Make sure not to spray where you applied the bait and stay off all treated areas until dry.

Once the roach population has been wiped out, discourage them from returning through preventative measures. Continue to clean your home regularly. Seal off any remaining or new cracks and crevices, and spray Novacide every six months for continued control.

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