How to Get Rid of Roaches

You can identify a roach typically by its color and shape. Roaches have an oval-shaped body and reddish-brown coloring. They tend to range in size from 3/4 inches to 3 inches long. There are four common species of cockroach which include the German cockroach, the American cockroach, the Oriental cockroach and the brown-banded cockroach. Most, if not all, of these types of cockroaches are drawn to food in and around your home, so it's important to keep your house clean.

German Cockroach:

• Pale brown with two dark brown stripes behind the head.
• Measures 13 to 16 millimeters long.
• Lives up to 12 months.
• Produces the most eggs.

Oriental Cockroach:

• Dark brown or black.
• Measures between 25 and 33 millimeters long.
• Cannot fly.
• Lives up to 6 months.
• Mostly feeds on decaying organic matter.

American Cockroach:

• Reddish brown with yellow bands on the body.
• Measures up to 53 millimeters long.
• Able to fly short distances.
• Lives up to 2 years.

Brown-Banded Cockroach:

• Reddish-brown to dark brown in color, with yellow bands on the body.
• Measures up to 13 millimeters.
• Lives up to 11 months.
• Only the males can fly.
• Will jump when disturbed 

• Redully® Roach Control Treatment is a proprietary organic compound and when used as directed can eliminate roaches for up to 1 year* When you order Redully you will receive 6, 12, or 24 biscuit shaped baits that should be placed on top of cabinets and spaces where you have seen roaches in your home. You should avoid placing baits where pets and children can reach.