How Do I Get Rid of Roaches in an Apartment?
Notify your landlord in writing, clean grease and crumbs, fix leaks, seal gaps around pipes and use professional gel baits. In a multi unit building, coordinated treatment of neighboring units is the fix that holds.
What you can do
- Clean behind stoves and refrigerators
- Store food in sealed containers
- Take out trash daily
- Fix leaks and wipe sinks dry at night
- Seal gaps around pipes with caulk
What a technician adds
Gel baits and growth regulators in cracks and voids, inspection of neighboring units and advice for the building manager.
Avoid
Foggers and heavy spraying, which spread roaches into walls and neighboring units.
What this means in Omaha
Many Omaha apartments in Midtown, Benson, South Omaha and Council Bluffs have shared plumbing chases that roaches use to move between units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I treat just my unit?
It helps, but roaches often return from neighboring units, so building wide treatment is best.
Who pays for roach treatment?
That depends on your lease and local rules. Our landlord and tenant guide explains the usual steps.
Who do I call for this in Omaha?
Call 402-242-5544, open 6:00 AM to Midnight CT every day. We cover Omaha and nearby towns.