Posted By Bob Youel talk to your local LA's pest / hygiene control people - usually in the EHO team

Posted By water67. First port of call definately your LA EHO. they have pest control officers they should give you advice re get rid of and more importantly keeping them away..usually end their foode supply = end of them. cheers.

Posted By TT Sprays are fairly defunct now for long term control. Gels are the way to go and much safer to be around (for you). Beware that roach lifecycles can result in an extended period of control being required. It starts with a good initial kill, then eggs left behind hatch and the problem starts all over again. Several treatments may therefore be required and that is fairly typical - especially in a sizeable property with a large infestation. I'm not sure what's available to the likes of you or I from the nearest Homebase or B&Q etc. but would advise to follow the above advice and bring in a specialist if you aren't used to treating roaches (especially if the LA will do it for free!) There is quite a skill to getting rid of roaches. If you do get someone in, then make sure they use a gel. If you're in the UK and they tell you they're going to spray then I'd be wary of just how good they are.