Cockroach Control New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Control and Prevention
The best way to keep NYC cockroaches out of your space is to keep things clean. Roaches love dirt and garbage, especially if there’s food involved. Don’t leave leftovers or dirty dishes out for nocturnal scavengers. Keep food stored in sealed containers and empty trash frequently. Additionally, look for and seal the outdoor gaps and cracks that roaches use as entry points to come inside. Start with door and window frames and screens.
While there are over the counter insecticides, glue baits and powders out on the market, roaches are incredibly hardy creatures. More often than not, if you have a cockroach infestation, your best bet is to immediately call professionals to take care of the problem. Don’t waste time and money on lesser options that will ultimately leave you frustrated.
Scientific Information
Scientific Order: Blattodea
Most common families:
Blattidae, which includes the most common cockroach species in New York, the American Cockroach (periplaneta americana)
Wood Cockroaches (Ectobiidae), including the German cockroach (blattella germanica)