This article from Long-Term Care Living informs us about the preventative techniques and effective treatment plans to implement in your facility so to avoid a cockroach problem.

It may take new residents some time to think of your facility as home, and ensuring that their space is comfortable and the staff is friendly goes a long way in helping them make the transition. A cockroach problem is one sure way to make residents feel unwelcome, but with regular inspections-and a proactive sanitation and facility maintenance program-you can help keep roaches from crawling in.

Cockroaches are extremely hardy and are adaptable to many environments. In fact, they have existed for more than 300 million years. German cockroaches, a species regularly found indoors throughout the United States, can produce 48 offspring in 20 to 25 days, so quick action is integral to preventing an infestation from getting out of hand.

Click here for a detail list of effective measures to take to avoid this problem: