What is the difference?
The terms "cockroach" and "kitchen cockroach" are often used synonymously – and that is basically correct. Both belong to the family of cockroaches (Blattodea). The difference usually lies in the species and habitat.
Kitchen cockroaches / cockroaches (e.g. German cockroach, Oriental cockroach) are hygiene pests that prefer to stay in warm, humid indoor areas. They especially thrive in kitchens, storage rooms, hotels, and food businesses.
These insects are nocturnal, hide during the day in cracks or behind appliances, and can transmit pathogens such as salmonella or mold spores.
Wood cockroaches, on the other hand, are harmless. They live in nature – for example under leaves, stones, or tree bark – and only occasionally wander into apartments. Unlike kitchen cockroaches, they do not survive permanently there and do not reproduce.
| Feature | kitchen cockroach / cockroach | wood cockroach |
| Habitat | Indoors (kitchen, bathroom, basement) | Outside (leaves, garden, forest) |
| Behavior | nocturnal, light-shy | active during the day, attracted to light |
| Danger | transmits germs, hygiene pest | harmless |
| Survival in the house | permanently possible | not possible |
Tip: If you see a cockroach during the day that actively reacts to light, it is probably a wood cockroach. If it flees and hides in dark cracks, it is more likely a kitchen cockroach – and that is a warning sign.
Why kitchen cockroaches are dangerous
Kitchen cockroaches are considered hygiene pests. They can transmit pathogens, contaminate food, and trigger allergies. A single insect usually means that several insects or even an entire colony are already present – as they reproduce very quickly.
Effective control with Advion Cockroach Gel
If you have discovered roaches or kitchen cockroaches, quick action is important. Home remedies or sprays rarely help because they only repel the insects – not eliminate them.
A targeted, professional method is the use of a bait gel.
We recommend the Advion Cockroach Gel – a highly effective gel with the active ingredient Indoxacarb, specially developed against cockroaches.
Advantages of Advion Cockroach Gel:
- Works directly in the nests: cockroaches take up the gel and carry it into the colony.
- Simple, inconspicuous application – ideal for kitchen, bathroom, basement, and business.
- Odorless, long-lasting, and effective even with heavy infestation.
- Suitable for professional and private use.
Application:
- Apply small gel dots (about every 30 cm) along pathways, behind appliances, or in dark hiding places.
- Places near heat sources (e.g., stove, refrigerator, heater) are especially effective.
- Do not use other insecticides simultaneously – this can repel the insects and impair the bait effect.
- The effect appears within a few days; complete eradication usually takes a few weeks.
Tip: Even after visible success, you should continue to use the gel as a precaution to prevent renewed infestation.
Conclusion
Not every cockroach is equally dangerous – but every sighting should be taken seriously. While wood cockroaches are harmless, kitchen cockroaches and roaches can cause health risks.
With the Advion Cockroach Gel, you have a proven professional product at hand that works specifically in hiding places and effectively and sustainably eliminates the infestation.
This way, you can quickly ensure hygiene, safety, and a good feeling in your rooms again.
