It would be extremely unusual to have only one roach in a house. Where did the roach come from? Most likely, the roach had a parent and a bunch of siblings, so I would advise anyone that if they see…
You have heard the saying that "there is never just one roach". This is true and applies to many insects. If you see one cockroach, you are most likely just seeing the tip of the iceberg . Cockroaches are experts…
Cockroaches have several natural enemies. In Florida, cockroach predators include frogs, lizards, spiders, and sometimes mice. Although these predators will readily eat roaches, they can rarely control a population of roaches because the roaches breed so quickly and tend to…
The only way to get rid of roaches overnight would be a structural fumigation. Many would consider this option overkill. However, structural fumigations or tenting are performed for cockroaches from time to time. A fumigation will eliminate absolutely all the…
There aren't very many smells that are known to repel cockroaches. The survival instinct of roaches is very strong, so they will do just about anything to get food and water. The best way to repel roaches is to create…
Cockroach control will always be an ongoing battle. Roaches, like ants, are part of our environment, so whilst you can kill a population that is currently within a structure, a new population may try and invade weeks, months, or years…
Unfortunately, this is true! Roaches have an amazing ability to hold their breath and can survive being underwater for up to 30m. Some research shows that they are less able to survive being submerged in warm water. Cockroaches need to…
There are many people on the internet claiming that certain plants repel cockroaches or other insects. Whilst some plants may provide some repellant features, these features will not extend far beyond the plant, if at all, and therefore will not…
Many household items and home remedies can claim to be insect repellants in the sense that insects don't "prefer" to be around them. However, to create a barrier against pest entry or pest infestation, you will need to treat your…
Roaches are part of the natural environment and will likely be here long after we are gone. The goal is not to eliminate cockroaches from the environment because that will not happen. The goal is to keep them out of…
