German Roaches
German roaches thrive where food, water and shelter are easily available to them. Even the tiniest amount of crumbs in a crack can feed a colony of roaches. That's why sanitation is the most important item to help prevent or eliminate a german roach infestation.
- Clean up food, dishes and drink spills immediately. Never leave dirty dishes in a sink overnight and keep counter tops clean and clutter free.
- Clean drains and cracks/crevices with a bio cleaner.
- Fix all plumbing leaks, drainage issues and moisture issues in walls.
- Always use a liner in the inside trash can and empty it at the end of each day.
- Commercial accounts: Inspect all incoming food storage boxes for cockroaches and egg capsules before storing. Remove food products and food service supplies from the cardboard containers as soon as they are delivered and place cardboard in the outside recycle container. Don't store/accept product if roaches or signs of roaches are found, then contact distributor. Never store cardboard inside if you can help it.
- Store food items in a sealed container.
- Vacuum all cracks/crevices to eliminate crumb build up.
- Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter when vacuuming up cockroaches from the harborage areas. *This is one of the most important steps to perform for speeding up the time for eliminating the infestation.
- Eliminate harborage areas by sealing crack/crevices around cabinets, tables, counter tops, electrical panels, light fixtures, sinks and any other areas cockroaches are found hiding.