Know which roach you have
Small, light-brown roaches in kitchens and bathrooms are usually German cockroaches. They live and breed indoors and spread quickly. Larger roaches often come in from outside, through gaps, drains and doors, and are easier to keep out.
Take away food, water and shelter
- Wipe counters, sweep crumbs and don't leave dishes or pet food out overnight.
- Store food in sealed containers and take out the trash often.
- Fix dripping faucets and leaks under sinks.
- Seal gaps around pipes, baseboards and cabinets with caulk.
- Cut down cardboard and clutter where they hide.
Use baits the right way
Roaches eat gel bait and carry it back to where they hide. Put small dots of gel and bait stations in dark corners, under sinks, behind the fridge and near where you see them. Follow the label. Avoid spraying cleaners or repellent sprays on the bait.