Do You Know the Top Cockroach Hotspots in Your Home? 

Look—we get it. No one wants to see cockroaches in their home. Those sneaky, scurrying pests aren’t just unsightly (and always seem to pop up out of nowhere when you have company over), but they’re also persistent invaders that can turn your home into their playground. With their rapid breeding and uncanny ability to hide in the most unexpected places, it’s no wonder they are one of the most challenging pests to deal with.

Let’s dive into the top cockroach hiding places around your home so you can take action before these creepy crawlers settle in for good.

The Kitchen: An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Cockroaches

Imagine being a cockroach: where would you go? The kitchen! With endless crumbs, spills, and hiding spots, it’s like hitting the jackpot. Different types of roaches, like the German Cockroach and the Brown-Banded Cockroach, especially love the kitchen environment. Here’s where they’re most likely to hide:

• Behind Appliances: Think behind your fridge, stove, and dishwasher. The warmth and food crumbs create the perfect cozy hideaway for cockroaches. The German Cockroach, in particular, thrives in these hidden spaces.
• Cabinets and Drawers: Food crumbs and spills can build up in cabinets and drawers, providing a steady food source for roaches. If you’re not careful, Brown-Banded Cockroaches might just turn your pantry into their new condo.
• Under the Sink: This spot is a triple threat: it’s warm, dark, and often damp—everything a cockroach could ask for. Leaky pipes and condensation can attract common New York cockroach species like the American Cockroach.

To prevent cockroaches in the kitchen, keep it tidy! Regularly clean behind appliances, wipe down cabinets and drawers, and repair any leaks to discourage roaches from moving in.

The Bathroom: The Perfect Cockroach Spa

Believe it or not, cockroaches also love a good soak. Bathrooms offer everything they need—water, warmth, and darkness. Oriental Cockroaches, often referred to as “water bugs,” are one species of cockroach that particularly enjoys hanging out here. Here’s where you might find roaches in the bathroom:

• Under Bathtubs and Showers: There’s often a lot of moisture and warmth here, making it a prime roach hangout spot. If you notice Oriental Cockroaches, they’re probably enjoying their stay under your tub.
• Behind the Toilet: It’s not glamorous, but it’s damp, dark, and rarely disturbed. For a cockroach, this is five-star accommodation.
• Inside Bathroom Cabinets: Leaky pipes or excess moisture inside cabinets can create the perfect environment for cockroaches. Don’t be surprised if you find them lurking near your toothpaste!

Cockroaches in the bathroom can be prevented by keeping your bathroom dry and well-ventilated. Check under sinks and around toilets for any leaks and seal up any cracks or gaps where roaches might enter.

The Basement and Laundry Room: Cockroach Hideaways

Basements and laundry rooms are often less frequented, providing roaches with the perfect hideout. They’re dark, quiet, and often damp—a trifecta for a roach haven. Here’s where they’re likely to hide:

• Laundry Piles: Roaches can hide behind washing machines and dryers, especially if there’s a lot of moisture or piles of laundry. American Cockroaches are particularly fond of the warmth and humidity these spots offer.
• Basement Corners and Storage Areas: With plenty of boxes, old furniture, and dark corners, basements are prime real estate for cockroaches. Oriental Cockroaches, in particular, enjoy the cooler, damp environments found in most basements.
• Cracks in Walls and Flooring: Any crack is an open invitation for roaches. The less-visited areas in basements and laundry rooms are perfect for cockroaches to sneak in and set up camp.

To prevent cockroaches in these lesser-traveled areas, regularly clean these areas, seal cracks, and avoid storing laundry or other items on the floor to make your basement and laundry room less inviting to cockroaches.

Living Room and Bedrooms: Cockroach Cozy Corners

Your living room and bedroom may seem safe, but cockroaches can find places to hide even here. Brown-Banded Cockroaches, known for hiding in high places and inside furniture, can sneak into these spaces. Here are some common spots:

• Under Furniture: Crumbs and pet food can collect under sofas and chairs, attracting roaches. They particularly like dark, enclosed spaces where they can remain unnoticed.
• Behind Baseboards and Wall Decor: Cockroaches can hide in the gaps between baseboards and walls or behind pictures and decorations. Brown-Banded Cockroaches, known for climbing, can easily get to these spots.
• Inside Electronics and Appliances: Cockroaches love warmth, making the insides of electronics like TVs, stereos, and computers appealing hiding spots.

Keep living areas clean, vacuum regularly, and dust electronics to prevent cockroach infestations.

Let Knockout Pest Control Knock Out Your Cockroach Problem

Fall is just around the corner, and as temperatures drop, cockroaches will be looking for a warm place to call home. Don’t let it be yours! At Knockout Pest Control, we treat every call like an emergency because we know how crucial it is to keep your family safe and healthy. Contact us today to keep your New York home cockroach-free all season long.