NYC apartments are notoriously difficult to keep mouse-free and this problem is, unfortunately, a normal one. As evidence of cockroaches in New York was found in every single apartment. The most common types of cockroach found were the American cockroach and German cockroach. Unfortunately, NYC has the highest population of Roaches in the United States. Not only that, but they are the second most-common household pest in New York City–second only to termites. They are considered to be a serious problem for many apartment-dwellers. Below is our guide to understanding where roaches usually live, how you can identify them and what you can do about them.

Nyc Apartment Cockroaches

Introduction

If you’re dealing with a New York City apartment cockroach problem, there are many ways to get rid of them. To start, use an insecticide. Spray it in areas where cockroaches hide such as under kitchen appliances and bathroom cabinetry. Place bait traps to lure roaches out of hiding places and then kill them. Sanitize your home so that there aren’t food sources for roaches to feed on. Seal any entry points you can locate so that roaches can’t find their way into your home again after being killed off. If you can’t get rid of the infestation on your own, call a professional exterminator for help.

Use an Insecticide

You can kill cockroaches in your apartment using insecticide. Before you do so, make sure to read the label and follow all instructions, including those that suggest how often you should spray and how much solution to use per treatment. If you’re not sure when it’s time to reapply, contact an exterminator or pest control company for advice.

Use a spray that is labeled for cockroaches on surfaces where they are likely to hide: behind wall voids and baseboards; between flooring; under sinks; behind stoves and refrigerators; along water heater access panels (where pipes come into the wall); behind ovens; under refrigerators; and around dishwashers (see our article on how roaches get inside these appliances). You should also spray all areas where roaches travel: floor crevices near walls and corners at least 20 inches apart from each other; around doors entering rooms with cabinets or closets (see our article about keeping roaches out of kitchen cabinets). Finally, you need to treat any areas where roaches nest or hide during their early stages of development such as window frames or window sills by spraying them directly into cracks using a hand-held pump bottle with a nozzle tip attached at one end (see our article about getting rid of baby roaches).

Place Bait Traps

Bait traps are a good solution for dealing with cockroaches. They’re easy to use, and you can make them yourself if you don’t want to buy one. You can use almost any kind of food as bait: peanut butter, jelly, bread crumbs with butter or margarine spread on top, bacon grease… whatever your heart desires! The most important thing is that the bait be sticky enough to catch cockroaches.

You can find bait traps at most grocery stores or hardware stores in their pest control section. Or if you want something more homemade and unique (and probably cheaper), try making your own by filling an empty container with some moistened oats or flour mixed with cornmeal until it resembles a thick paste. If there’s room in the lid of the container itself, add a few raisins so that they attract the roaches’ attention when they come looking for their next meal (and hopefully get caught).

Clean Your Home Thoroughly

If you are seeing cockroaches in your apartment, it is because there is food for them. Cockroaches will eat almost anything: grease, grease-containing food products like cookies and cakes, pet food, nuts and seeds (so don’t keep those in your home), cereals with sugars on the surface that have been opened by humans or pets (such as crackers and cereal), starch materials such as breads and pastas, moldy foods like old spaghetti sauce in the refrigerator or crumbs under the table.

Cockroaches also love to eat human hair and skin flakes (which we shed constantly). So if you see a cockroach on your countertop while cooking or eating something messy like peanut butter straight from the jar—that’s where it came from!

To prevent infestations at their source clean up all food crumbs that may be around sinks; clean under and behind appliances; clean behind/underneath furniture; clean baseboards and windowsills; clean in corners/along walls; clean closets & drawers; clean cabinets & shelves for any signs of infestation such as dead roaches or fecal matter – this way when someone does bring one inside accidentally they won’t take over immediately!

Seal Entry Points

Sealing entry points is the most important step to get rid of cockroaches. You should seal cracks and crevices, such as under your kitchen sink or in your bathroom vanity. Use caulk, silicone, or other sealants that are designed for this purpose. Be sure you seal the entire perimeter of a room—don’t forget any corners where two walls meet each other!

If you have an apartment with hardwood floors that run parallel to baseboards, use a combination of caulking along those baseboards with steel wool placed behind them (to prevent roaches from retreating into wall cavities). This will force them to cross over your sealed areas and die when they hit the steel wool barrier.

Call an Exterminator

If you’ve tried everything else and still can’t seem to get rid of your cockroaches, it’s time to call an exterminator. Even if you don’t have a severe infestation, the presence of roaches can be harmful for humans and animals alike. If you have children or pets, make sure they stay away from the area until it’s been treated; cockroaches are known carriers of disease-causing bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella.

The first thing you should do when calling an exterminator is ask them how many times they’ve dealt with this problem before. Ask about their experience level—how long have they been in business? How much experience do they have dealing with NYC apartments? Then ask whether he/she uses chemicals that are safe for people and pets (look out for words like “organic” or “natural”). Some chemicals used by exterminators can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through your skin—make sure what the person is using is non-toxic! Lastly, ask whether his/her license number matches up with any licenses from New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). You’ll find all of this information on DOHMH’s website here: https://www-nycgov-us-nyc/homepage#!/asset_upload_form?id=737&content_id=3739

Cockroaches are a problem that can be dealt with.

Cockroaches are a problem that can be dealt with.

Cockroaches are a problem that can be dealt with.

Cockroaches are a problem that can be dealt with.

Conclusion

Cockroaches are a problem that can be dealt with. It’s just important to make sure you’re taking the right steps and doing everything you can to stop them from coming back. You should always look into getting professional help before taking any other measures because this will ensure that your home is safe for years to come without having any long term damage as well.