By far the Cucarachas (cockroach)! Of all the insects that come to make their home in your home, cockroaches are the worst. There is nothing worse than going down into the kitchen in the middle of the night, switching the light on, and watching them freeze and then dash away in all directions.

Keeping cockroaches at bay can be a hard task if they have really settled in, but not impossible. There are many methods available to the household owner to keep these pests under control, and if these fail, there are many professionals who can do the job for you.

Cockroaches love water and food, and they will home in on the smallest crumb. If they detect a constant source of food, then this is the worst, as they will continually return, and transmit the information to other roaches.

To prevent cockroaches getting a foothold in the house, vacuum regularly, empty the rubbish daily, and makes sure all corners are clean from even the smallest crumb. They will gather where there is water, so the kitchen and bathroom are ideal places for them.

To keep the pests at bay, there are a range of traps, powders, and liquids amongst them. Using more than one will yield better results, and in combination with a good cleaning regime will solve the problem. If it does not, look to call in a professional.