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Probably the most detestable pest that has homeowners in a tizzy is the garden variety cockroach. Cockroaches are the worst pests in many ways because they are so difficult to control once they have infested your home. Cockroaches spread germs on floors, countertops, and cabinets while you sleep. They key to this type of pest control is to understand the basic options you have to fight them. A trip to your local home and garden center will give you a good idea of the best chemicals and baits to use for maximum cockroach pest control. There are a variety of chemical pest control sprays that are good for covering a wide area. The problem with this type of pest control is that the chemical residue can be harmful to children or pets if consumed. Another type of pest control in the fight against cockroaches is baits. Baits appear as food to the cockroach but are actually powerful poisons. The cockroach takes the bait back to the colony and kills off all of the others.