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Cockroaches in Apartments and Condos

Coordinate the building, not just the unit. Cockroaches in multi-unit housing can move through service routes and adjoining spaces, so reporting, monitoring and sanitation often need to be coordinated.

Identify the pest

Do not assume every small kitchen insect is a cockroach. A photo or specimen helps prevent ineffective treatment.

Reduce food and water

Clean grease and crumbs, fix leaks, empty garbage, store food tightly and reduce overnight water sources.

Use monitors

Sticky monitors can show where activity is concentrated and whether a treatment is reducing it.

Coordinate

Tell the property manager early. Repeated aerosol spraying in one unit can scatter activity without solving the building-level source.

Canadian rule: if a pesticide is part of the plan, use only a product registered in Canada and follow the label for the named pest and treatment location. Provincial and municipal restrictions can still apply.

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