Homeowner Tips

Learn how systemic soil treatments can help protect trees, shrubs and roses from aphids, wood-boring beetles and other damaging insects—from the inside out.

Professional treatment is a big part of controlling cockroaches — but what happens between visits matters just as much. Research from the National Pest Management Association found that homes where residents pitched in with simple prevention steps saw a 99% reduction in cockroach activity after six months, compared to just 51% for treatment alone. A cockroach problem doesn't mean a dirty home — but a little teamwork between you and your pest professional goes a long way.