Cockroaches in the Kitchen? Here's When You Need Professional Pest Control

The kitchen is the heart of a home, but it is also the prime target for cockroach invasions. While a few cockroaches can sometimes be handled with DIY bait traps, severe infestations require professional intervention. Learn how to tell the difference.

Identifying German Cockroaches vs American Cockroaches

Small, light-brown cockroaches in kitchen cabinets are German cockroaches. They breed extremely fast and are highly resistant to standard sprays. Large, dark-brown cockroaches are American cockroaches, which usually enter from drains. A German cockroach infestation almost always requires professional gel treatment.