Understanding Cockroach Infestations and Taking Targeted Action

Cockroaches are among the most persistent household pests. They prefer warm, dark and hard-to-reach areas. If only individual visible insects are treated, the actual cause of the infestation often remains.

The online course “Basic Pest Control Knowledge: Cockroaches” provides easy-to-understand foundational knowledge for dealing with cockroaches safely and effectively. You will learn to distinguish relevant cockroach species, identify typical hiding places and signs of infestation, and select suitable measures.

The course consists of 7 compact lessons and can be completed entirely online at your own pace.

What you will learn

• Recognize and distinguish common cockroach species
• Distinguish German cockroaches from harmless wood cockroaches
• Better understand cockroach biology and behavior
• Find typical hiding places and signs of infestation
• Systematically assess a cockroach infestation
• Select suitable control methods and products
• Use products safely and according to their instructions for use
• Prevent reinfestation through prevention and follow-up measures

Course content: 7 lessons

1. Why cockroaches can become a problem
   Typical causes of an infestation, possible ways they are introduced and relevant infestation areas in the home.
2. Cockroach biology and behavior
   Lifestyle, development, reproduction, foraging and preferred hiding places.
3. Recognizing the most important cockroach species
   Relevant species and their distinguishing features—including the difference between German cockroaches and native wood cockroaches.
4. Identifying and investigating an infestation
   Identify typical traces, hiding places and pathways, and systematically inspect affected areas.
5. Control methods and product knowledge
   Differences between gel baits, glue traps, sprays and other measures, as well as their suitable areas of application.
6. Safe and proper use
   Use products correctly and follow instructions on dosage, placement and safe application.
7. Prevention and follow-up
   Reduce food and water sources, eliminate potential hiding places and prevent reinfestation.

Who is the course suitable for?

The course is intended for people who:

• have discovered cockroaches or suspicious insects in their house or apartment,
• want to assess a possible infestation more accurately,
• want to distinguish German cockroaches from harmless wood cockroaches,
• want to select suitable products more effectively,
• want to avoid typical application errors,
• want to prevent reinfestation.

No prior knowledge is required. The content is explained clearly and step by step.

For commercial applications, industry-specific requirements, in-depth IPM content and a certificate of completion, we recommend the training course “Advanced Pest Control Knowledge: Cockroaches”.

Your learning format

• Easy-to-understand instructional videos for each lesson
• PDF materials for reference
• Knowledge checks for optional self-assessment
• 100% online and time-flexible
• Learn at your own pace

Technical details

Format: Digital online course
Scope: 7 lessons
Learning materials: Videos, PDF materials and knowledge checks
Time required: approx. 60 minutes
Language: German
Access: Immediate access after purchase
Final exam: No
Certificate: No
Course level: Basic / Beginner
Price: €100.00

Start “Basic Pest Control Knowledge: Cockroaches” now and learn how to identify, treat and permanently prevent cockroach infestations safely and effectively.