Cockroaches Cockroaches are often considered one of the most disgusting of household insects. They consume food products in the pantry and contaminate the area with their saliva and excrement.
Roaches are capable of transmitting a long list of diseases.
They come in contact with all types of organic wastes then travel over counters and throughout the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the home. Through evolution, cockroaches have been the scavengers of dead plant materials. The basic approach to cockroach control involves long-term management. This includes the reduction of food, water, and environmental sources that roaches need to survive. Proper Storage of Food - Transfer food to containers that close tightly and are made out of glass or heavy plastic.