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Cockroaches in Overland Park and KC: What to Know
Moving into a new place or sharing walls with neighbors? Roaches can come along for the ride. UF/IFAS Extension says German cockroaches spread through people, not from outdoors.
How do roaches move into a new home?
Penn State Extension says they travel in boxes, grocery bags, and similar items. UF/IFAS says to inspect incoming items for roaches, and to be aware that people can carry them on backpacks, purses, and clothes.
What do you do before you unpack?
Check boxes and bags, especially cardboard
Look at used furniture and appliances
Use plastic bins for long-term storage, since roaches thrive in cardboard
Check under sinks and behind the fridge for droppings
What should you do if you see roaches?
Clean up food and spills, and empty trash each night.
Fix leaks, and seal gaps where pipes enter walls.
Use sticky monitors to see where activity is, as UF/IFAS suggests.
Skip bug bombs. Penn State says they can scatter roaches.
Tell your landlord if you rent, and call a professional.
If you live in a shared building, see Roaches in Your Apartment? What to Do.
Where do we help?
We help clients in Overland Park and nearby cities like Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, and Shawnee. See our Johnson County page and cockroach control in Overland Park.
Quick Answers
Why do I have roaches in a clean home?
German cockroaches come in on boxes, bags, and used items. See Why Am I Seeing Roaches in a Clean House?.
What should I do if I see roaches in my apartment?
Tell your landlord, clean up food and spills, and call a professional.
Do you use contracts for roach control?
No. We do not use contracts.
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