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Cockroaches Technical Tips and Tricks

Tips & Tricks: Cockroach management starts with proper identification

Greg Baumann
Greg Baumann

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Greg Baumann
Greg Baumann

Cockroaches are still a challenge in many situations, especially commercial food service and manufacturing. Infestations can wreak havoc on customers from both a regulatory and negative publicity standpoint.

Cockroach management must begin with proper identification. The onsite identification of both adults and nymphs is critical for success. Understanding the biology of the identified cockroach will then point to where the cockroaches might be infesting, and a proper inspection will find the source. When all this is done, control measures will become more targeted and effective.

— Greg Baumann, VP, Technical Services & Regulatory Affairs, Nisus Corp.

About the Author

Greg Baumann

Greg Baumann

Greg Baumann is a senior advisor to Nisus Corp., where he retired as vice president in 2025, and is a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame (Class of 2013). With more than 40 years of experience in urban entomology, technical services and regulatory affairs, he founded Pest Control Warrior to provide science-based pest management guidance for professionals and homeowners. He can be reached at be reached at greg@pestcontrolwarrior.com..