Definitely the CYPERMETHRIN. This active is both fast working and repellent by nature. Spray it on the building and in the turf. If you cover the entire area between the two houses, you’ll stop any from migrating to your mothers house. ‘

I also suggest you apply some COMPLETE GRANULES to the turf first, prior to spraying, as they will help provide longer protection and overall better results. They’ll also take care of any that may be nesting in the turf which cockroaches will commonly do.

As you now know, German cockroach infestations can get large and when left uncared for, will spread from house to house throughout the neighborhood. Be sure to treat the inside with some ROACH GEL so you’ve got the inside protected. And be sure to spray the yard again if you find out the tenants are about to be evicted. Many times the act of tenants leaving can cause a large exodus of roaches from the infested house seeking a new location and during this time, they’ll leave the rental house in droves. It’s then that you’ll want to refresh your granules and Cypermethrin to make sure you’ve got the area well treated.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Cypermethrin:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/liquid/viper-cypermethrin

Complete Granules:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/granule/complete-insect-killer-granules

Roach Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/maxforce-magnum-roach-gel-1-oz

Cockroach Control:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

As a general rule, houses are not “tented” to treat for roaches. That being said, I’m sure exceptions can be made. But this would involve some red tape (getting local authorities to approve the treatment) as well as a large cost. Since the process would be much the same as any other fumigation, I’m thinking it would cost $5000.00 to $15,000.00 depending on the size of the home.

For now I suggest you contact a few service companies to see what they recommend and how much they’d charge. Before you do, I also suggest you read through our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE so you’ll be better prepared to both understand what’s needed to control this pest and what the more traditional treatments entail. Lastly, if you decide the cost of getting a service is too much, give us a call toll free for further advice. Since we’re selling exactly what the service companies use, many people find treating the problem themselves to be the best option. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290.

Here is a direct link to the information and mentioned above:

Roach Control Article:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

I recently went to a family members’ home to visit and didn’t realize until it was too late that they have a german roach infestation. I am pregnant and the point of the trip was to get some stuffed animals I had there when I was a kid. I am concerned because I thought that I wouldn’t have a problem as long as I washed the toys immediately, but my husband won’t allow them in the house. And after I mentioned that I had seen one in the car, I don’t blame him! However, I was wondering if there was a way to prevent the roaches from entering the house on/in the stuffed animals. I have them outside in garbage bags at the moment and I also cleared out my suitcase and inspected it and put all of the clothes in garbage bags to be washed at the laundromat. Please help! My husband and I are horrified that these things are going to end up in the house!

No doubt roaches can live on and in stuffed animals. The folds, spaces and voids of the material is an ideal location for them when given the chance, they’ll readily take advantage of any they can find close to food. To be sure the ones you have are roach free, storing them out of the home in plastic bags is the first step. Next, you’ll want to place some of the ROACH GEL into each bag too. This will readily be found and consumed by any roaches that might be present and once they eat it, they’ll die. The use of the gel is by far the safest method of treating given the item that’s infested and with you being pregnant. In fact the gel doesn’t have to contact the animals at all; you only need to have some placed in the bag and they’ll find it since they will no doubt be starving.

Once the gel is applied, let it sit in the bags for at least 2 weeks. In fact I would say to let the treatment sit for 6 weeks to be 100% sure you don’t miss any egg sacs that might hatch following the initial treatment. This is the general guideline we use when treating homes and apartments and the same time line applies regardless of what you’re targeting. By waiting it out this long you’ll be sure to break the cycle.

Here’s a direct link to the roach gel and more information on roaches:

Roach Gel Explained:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control#roach_bait

Roach Gel in Cart:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/maxforce-magnum-roach-gel-1-oz

Roach Control Article:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

First, there is nothing to be scared about so tell everyone to stay calm. As our GERMAN ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE explains, these guys can most definitely be controlled with the right products and a little patience.

Second, in the article you’ll see several control options with one of the most common employed being a bait. No doubt you’ll get the best results if you use 2-3 different baits but if you’re on a limited budget, get the MAXFORCE GEL and with this product alone I’m sure you’ll knock out any roaches currently in your apartment as well any that might enter in the coming months. All you’ll need to do is refresh the placements every 2-3 months and you should be able to keep them at bay.

Lastly, doing this work yourself will no doubt save you plenty of money compared to using a service and since we’re selling what the professionals use, you can in fact get the same results with a little help from us on how to use the products we’re recommending.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

German Roach Control:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

Maxforce Roach Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/maxforce-magnum-roach-gel-1-oz

A: is that the digging in my wall i hear cus everyone thinks i’ve lost it cus they don’t hear it but i have good ears its faint but i hear it

B: If possible then how do I get to them in my wall i read ur articles and i do have branches over my house but i keep my gutters clean…i do have air-conditioning but is secured the way u described drips are caught in a bucket and then water used in my hanging plants on the porch… so that leads to my last question C: why now…if this is infact a nested situation

It’s quite possible the sound you’re hearing in the wall is coming from an active roach population. They will readily invest hollow voids and when active (especially the large ones), you might be able to hear the sound of “pitter patter” as they move about their nest sites. This sound would be faint and really hard to notice unless you were right alongside an active nest.

As explained in our LARGE ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE, it’s best to use a dust for crawl spaces or wall voids. And in that article along with our article on GERMAN ROACHES, you’ll see the dust we suggest is the DRIONE. Fast acting and long lasting, it’s ideal for these areas.

I also suggest you do some treating outside. Although you’re collecting the water and recycling it, just having a container of it sitting around will increase the local humidity which in turn will lure roaches. This is especially true in the summer months when the air temps can get high. This is also the season when large roaches will forage inside the home so it’s if you don’t get them while they’re active just outside the house, more are likely to get inside. I suggest either spraying the entire area with the CYPERMETHRIN listed in our article or baiting the area with the MAXFORCE GRANULES. Use one or the other; both are effective with the spray being working much faster compared to the bait.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Large Roach Control: http://www.bugspray.com/article/largeroaches.html

German Roach Control: http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

Drione:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust/drione-dust

Cypermethrin:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/liquid/viper-cypermethrin

Maxforce Granules:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/granule/maxforce-gran

You most definitely have a serious roach problem. Based on your message, it would seem they are active in many locations and will require extensive treatments. At this point I strongly suggest you refrain from spraying and read our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE. In the article you’ll learn about the ROACH GEL and why it’s the best way to treat when dealing with a problem such as yours. A good baiting program will no doubt solve this problem a lot faster and efficiently but this can only be achieved if you stop spraying. This is mainly because the spray will contaminate the bait but also because the spray tends to “spread” or disperse the roaches. Leaving them as is and then deploying nothing but 1-2 baits will prove easier and more effective by a long shot.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Roach Control Article:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

Roach Gel:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control#roach_bait

Magnum Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/maxforce-magnum-roach-gel-1-oz

There is no need to wait when wanting to use ROACH GEL. Since roaches feed all the time, the sooner you have some out for them to find the sooner you’ll have acceptance and start seeing dead roaches. And again, as our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE explains, it will take several days for roaches to die. Even then it doesn’t mean you’ll actually see any dead ones. Most will die hidden somewhere out of sight and since roaches are cannibalistic, many will be consumed by other roaches upon death. This process will leave nothing behind but more roach feces.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Roach Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/maxforce-magnum-roach-gel-1-oz

Roach Control:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

Thanks for the feedback on our site. No doubt we know roaches and which products work best when trying to treat local problems. And to get right to the point, when using any growth regulator with a bait things can get a bit dicey. I say this for many reasons. Though the use of growth regulators for many pests has a proven and tried track record, there are some variables that can effect the way it’s perceived once applied and part of a regular pest control program. This list is outside the scope of general information we make available on this site so I won’t bore you with all the details but I will elaborate a little. My quick answer is I would not recommend employing both options. Stick to using just the GEL or just a spray with GENTROL added or just the Gentrol by itself.

To elaborate on this a bit, here is a brief guide on what to expect if you were to use either of the three approaches independent of one another. The three approaches would be Growth Regulator, Spray (adulticide) and Bait (Gel, Stations, etc.). The “growth regulator only” treatments can solve problems. But I’ve seen where this can take many months and in some cases a year or more to complete. Remember, growth regulators don’t kill roaches. And though they prevent them from fully developing into reproducing roaches, it’s quite possible to have a never ending influx of new ones which may not make it to a reproductive age but will be visible to the resident. Suffice to say this is not an “acceptable” level of control by today’s standards. One can argue the product is working but if you (the resident) are still seeing roaches, so what? The goal of roach control is to make them go away for good and whether you’re seeing juveniles or adults they both incite a similar feeling and one most people are not comfortable feeling day to day. And remember, with the Gentrol preventing the roaches from growing up, many will be stalled in a stage where they won’t want to eat anything. That means even if they are close to a bait you’ve applied it can very well mean the growth regulator will prevent them from actively feeding on your placement. These are just some of the variables that make the use of a growth regulator dicey and unless the user is fully aware of what to expect when used, we know it’s best if the “newbie” to pest control stay with one or the other for the sake of making the process easier to accomplish and understand.

So in the big, long term scheme of things, the use of a growth regulator by itself can solve problems but it will no doubt be the slowest of the three approaches. Additionally, it can in effect “drag on” a situation which could otherwise be cleaned out quite quickly. And the way to get rid of the roaches quicker can be done with either the Gel or a good ADULTICIDE. Now when we look at these two approaches, we find the spray can be the most acute and fast acting. But we also know if the applicator is not skilled enough to make precise placements where it matters the most, the local roaches will continue to thrive. Add to this the problem of “interference” (interference is what I describe as obstacles that get in the way of spraying effectively like food, boxes, utensils, appliances, etc.) the overall effectiveness of the spray is continually diminished once someone sets out and uses some. So yes, spraying is no doubt the fastest way one can achieve good success when dealing with a roach infestation. But unless the structure is completely accessible such as one might expect when moving into a vacant apartment or home, it’s best to skip over this option and go with nothing but bait.

And as our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE explains, baits are both easy to apply, do not require any major preparation to the areas where they’ll be used and when set out properly, can be used so discreetly no one will even know they’re present. Add to this the way it works (gels will actually lure roaches to it) and the fact that you don’t have to apply it with surgeon like accuracy, it’s easy to see the advantage of using this approach. As for the time it takes for a baiting program to work; it will be middle of the road compared to an adulticide only or a growth regulator only approach. But because it’s so easy to deploy and maintain, it’s the clear winner for most anyone in a residential situation where they need to do some roach control.

Sorry for the long winded answer but trust me, this is the scaled down version :-)  The bottom line is using both ADVION and MAXFORCE alone will no doubt knock whatever roaches you have for a loop. In the end this is all you need so go with this approach and I’m sure you’ll be satisfied.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Maxforce Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/?s=maxforce+gel+magnum

Advion Gel:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/bait/gel/advion-roach-gel

Gentrol:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/igr/gentrol-vial

Orthene WP:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/wettable-powder/orthene-wp-1-4-oz-pk

Roach Control Article:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control

Appreciate your help!

I recommend going with the ORTHENE we have listed in our LARGE ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE. It’s ideally suited for outdoor applications and if you spray the outside of the home every 1-2 months, you’ll be able to keep all bugs out. Nothing is stronger. The key is getting the roof line treated, up around the gutters, where these guys like to enter. It’s also important to treat the attic with either MAXFORCE GRANULES or DRIONE DUST.

Lastly, if you ever start to see more than just 1-2 inside, apply some GEL in any room with activity. These big roaches love the stuff and will quickly feed and die after you apply some where they’re foraging.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Orthene:  http://www.bugspray.com/item/orthene_wp.html

Large Roach Article:  http://www.bugspray.com/article/largeroaches.html

Maxforce Granules:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page278.html

Roach Gel:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page284.html

I can’t do the treatment for you since we’re on the other side of the country but I can tell you the problem can be controlled. As our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE explains, it does take time and persistence. I suggest you quit doing everything and go to a strictly bait regime. If you set out ROACH GEL and AVERT GEL in every room where they’re active I’m sure you can control them. The key will be making sure you renew the applications every 2 weeks until you don’t see any activity. In most cases people who use bait in a bad situation simply don’t use enough. They’ll start out fine but in the end if you don’t keep putting out fresh bait, the roaches will find another food supply and continue to thrive. In the end the only way to knock them out completely will be vigilant baiting program making sure to get some applied everywhere the roaches are seen.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Roach Control Article:  http://www.germanroaches.com/roach-control#roach_bait

Roach Gel:  http://www.bugspray.com/item/magnum-roach-gel.html

Avert Gel:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page222.html