Let's face it Cockroaches are disgusting. They carry diseases, are gross looking, and its a symbol of filth in a household. In many cases, its just a bug that ran in from outside. However, many times it's a large scale invasion with a full breeding ground for the cockroaches. Getting rid of cockroaches can actually be involved, but fairly simple. In this article you will learn how to exterminate roaches. Do it yourself pest control is a great method to save money on pest control services.

1. Get a spray applicator and apply insecticide to the outside perimeter of your home. Spray all window sills and lower door jams.

2. Apply poison to the lower corners of all your kitchen cabinets near the base trim. Go along the entire perimeter of your cabinets.

3. Move your refrigerator, and clean all messes and spills underneath it. Spray more insecticide where your refrigerator stands. Be sure to clean all roach eggs and dead roaches as well.

4. Move your range and clean all spills well. Apply roach poison on the floor where your range stands. Put your range on a self cleaning cycle.

5. Secure all food items in your pantry well. Do not allow anything to be open to invasion from roaches.

6. Spray insecticide near entry ways by all pipes from the walls.

7. Keep your home very clean and neat. Do not allow dirty dishes or food particles to remain anywhere. You must keep it this way for several weeks so that all roaches will starve.

Tips: Also keep your toothbrushes & toothpaste in a zip lock bag.