How to Get Rid of Cockroaches Cockroaches range in size from one to 2 in . and are most effective at night. There are approximately 3, 500 known types of cockroaches around the world. Usually, cockroaches thrive in warm, wetter, dark, and moist conditions and are found in houses, boats, basements, bathing rooms, and sewers. Typically, cockroaches gather in crowded areas and feed off vegetation, water, food, wood, and other insects. Cockroaches create unsanitary living conditions, ruin food, and worsen breathing difficulties in children. Two common cockroaches are the German cockroach and the American cockroach. The German cockroach has two stripes on the outer body and is light brown in color. It is most often seen in large, populated cities such as Fresh York and comes from moisture-ridden locations such as subways and cellars. The North american cockroach is red-brown in color, approximately two in . in length, and has wings to fly long distances. It is most likely found in warm, dark areas such as basements and attics. Strategies on how to get rid of roaches can be difficult because they can tolerate harsh environments and conceal between small cracks inside cabinets and walls. Cockroaches can be considered to be both solitary pests and social insects. That they are solitary in that they travel for food by themselves, but have some extent of social life if they are nesting in small corners. Cockroach control is essential because infestation can occur without the clear indications. Methods on cockroach control include sealing any fractures in cabinets, walls, and windows; fixing water water leaks; properly securing and storing away food; vacuuming frequently around the house; and organizing cluttered areas such as basements and basements. Strategies on how to kill roaches include suspension insecticides, toxic bait, boric acid, and contacting a pest exterminator. Aerosol insecticides are good options to remove cockroaches that are in plain sight. Insecticides are user friendly and will eliminate cockroaches on contact, and will also kill other cockroaches that may touch insecticide residue. Toxic trap and boric acid can be sprinkled in hard to reach, dark areas where cockroaches tend to hide. The poison in the bait and chemical p will kill the cockroach as well as other cockroaches that are also nesting near to the area. Once getting rid of cockroaches becomes difficult or invasion occurs, contact a professional exterminator to apply professional treatment and eliminate cockroaches permanently.