Why Are There Roaches in a Clean House?
Short answer
Roaches arrive on boxes, bags and secondhand items, and travel through shared walls and plumbing. They need only small amounts of food and water, so a clean home can still have them.
How they get in
- On grocery bags, cardboard boxes and used appliances
- Through plumbing and wall voids from neighboring units
- Through gaps around pipes and doors
- From basements and drains
What keeps them
Hidden moisture under sinks, warmth behind appliances and cracks they can hide in.
What helps
Gel baits, sealing, fixing leaks and removing cardboard storage.
What this means in Omaha
German cockroaches are common in Omaha apartments and food service buildings, while larger American cockroaches come up from basements and drains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can roaches live in a new building?
Yes. They travel in on boxes and through connections between units.
Do roaches mean I have another problem?
They often point to a moisture or sealing problem worth fixing.
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.