Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. sutthiphorn phanchart / Getty Images Bleach does kill cockroaches, but at a slow rate of drowning or deterioration. Boric acid, ...

There are more than 4,500 different kinds of cockroaches in the world. Roaches need food and water to survive, so remember to wipe up crumbs and clean up messes right away. Set out roach bait.

Cockroaches are not welcome house guests, and, unfortunately, when you see one alive there are many more in hiding. After taking steps to eliminate problem areas that attract cockroaches, you may ...