Make adequate arrangements for both liquid and solid waste disposal in the community.
Aside from this, the following measures are recommended by Consumer Reports, a publication of the Consumers Union of America:
Remove clutter - newspapers, piles of boxes, and so on - from areas where you've seen roaches.
Outside, trim bushes near air vents to keep roaches from getting into the house.
Don't leave pet food out for long.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove roaches and egg cases from nooks.
For many city dwellers particularly, a garage is a luxury. If you are in the suburbs, the garage can be a place to store little used or seasonal items. Sometimes the garage gets to stuffed with paraphernalia that there is no room to house the vehicles it is supposed to contain. If, however, your garage is an extension of your living space, it's important that it be a place that's pleasant to be in.