Date: 29-August-2025 | By: Pestofix Team
Cockroaches are one of the most hated pests worldwide, yet many homeowners still fall for common myths and quick fixes that never solve the problem.
The truth is simple: surface sprays, DIY hacks, and one-time treatments only kill the roaches you can see—not the hidden colonies breeding behind walls, drains, and dark corners.
In this blog, we break down the top cockroach myths still believed in 2025, explain why they keep your home infested, and reveal the real solutions that actually work.
Myth 1: “Cockroach Sprays Kill Them All”
- Sprays only kill visible roaches crawling on surfaces.
- Hidden eggs and colonies remain untouched and keep breeding.
- Strong-smelling sprays often drive roaches deeper into cracks and drains instead of eliminating them.
👉 Truth: Professional gel bait and dust treatments spread inside colonies, killing roaches from the root.
Myth 2: “One-Time Pest Control Is Enough”
Why This Fails
- Egg capsules (oothecae) survive one-time sprays and hatch later.
- Roaches adapt quickly to surface chemicals.
- Without follow-up, infestations rebuild in weeks.
👉 Truth: Cockroach control needs systematic treatments + follow-up inspections to fully break breeding cycles.
Myth 3: “Home Remedies Like Baking Soda and Lemon Work”
- Bay leaves, oils, and baking soda may kill a few roaches on contact.
- Colonies in drains, electric panels, and wall gaps remain untouched.
- DIY sprays work like perfume — giving the illusion of control without solving the problem.
👉 Truth: Only integrated pest management using gels, dusts, and monitoring gives long-term control.
Myth 4: “If I Don’t See Roaches, They’re Gone”
- Cockroaches are nocturnal — hiding during the day and crawling at night.
- They breed in hidden spaces like drains, wall voids, and under appliances.
- By the time you see them openly, the infestation is already advanced.
👉 Truth: Absence of sightings doesn’t mean absence of infestation — it only means they’re hiding better.
Professional vs DIY Cockroach Control in 2025
- DIY Hacks: Kill surface roaches, temporary relief only.
- One-Time Sprays: Fail to stop breeding colonies, infestation returns.
- Professional Gel + Bait: Spreads into colonies, killing root-level infestations.
- AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract): Year-round inspections and treatments for guaranteed protection.
Conclusion: Myths Keep Homes Infested
Believing in quick sprays, one-time fixes, or home remedies keeps your home in an endless cockroach cycle. These pests are experts at hiding, breeding, and surviving.
The only way to get permanent relief is by breaking the infestation at its root with professional gel bait, dust treatment, and follow-ups.