The roaches. Get past the fumigation mess before you start the cleanup and repairs, or fumigation will take you back a bit. Also getting rid of the pests will improve your spirits a lot. No sense in giving the bugs a nice, fresh kitchen to romp in. Then do the kitchen. You can wash up in the kitchen, but you can't cook in the bathtub.
Yes and so do mice and other vermin
If they didn't they would destroy our crops and the restaurants you frequent would be infested with roaches and rats
It depends on the type as they are attacked different ways. For example a kitchen infested with roaches, bud bugs or some moths in your pantry all require very different attack plans. If you can specify the pest, someone can suggest a treatment plan for you.
If a building is infested with roaches, you should contact a professional pest control service to assess and treat the problem. Additionally, notify the property management or landlord if you are renting, as they may be responsible for addressing pest issues. For severe infestations, local health departments might also be contacted for guidance and support.
There are the non-winged cockroaches and winged cockroaches.
Fleas and roaches have different lifestyles and habitats, so it's uncommon for fleas to infest roaches. Fleas primarily live on mammals and birds, feeding on their blood, while roaches are scavengers that thrive in dark, damp environments. However, if a roach were to come into contact with a flea-infested animal, it could potentially carry a flea, but this is not a typical occurrence. Overall, fleas do not typically get on roaches as part of their life cycle.
Yes, they are repelled by the odor. However do not put them near food as they a health hazard, I would alternatively suggest you hire a professional to fumigate your home. Cockroaches can reproduce in the thousands, if you believe your home is infested, try waking up early to see if there are many present in your kitchen area.
You can monitor areas for pests. The ones available for roaches are very good. (if that was your concern)
Boric acid is usually used to get rid of roaches so i wouldn't suggest that you clean with it
Roaches spread disease by crawling over refuse and dirt and then bringing it to the kitchen where food is prepared.
Yes, bay leaves repel roaches due to natural insectisides inside of it. Roaches detest the stuff. Crush the leaves and spread them in your kitchen cupboards where you don't want roaches for a wonderful smelling, roach free kitchen. :)
Bait them with larvae lur in voids or on ext, and determine where nest is which may be in an attic or under the bathtub, etc. and then you can dry it out if needed and bait or space treat it whichever is appropriate followed by a suitable dust depending on where.