DIY Cockroach Removal Methods Using Household Ingredients Only We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. When I first moved to Texas, what truly shocked me were the roaches! They were everywhereat night and even got into our house, no matter how clean it was! I quickly learned that American cockroaches are just a part of life in the south. Also known as “Palmetto bugs,” they thrive in warm humid areas. Though seeing a roach in your house doesn’t neces... When I first moved to Texas, what truly shocked me were the roaches! They were everywhereat night and even got into our house, no matter how clean it was! I quickly learned that American cockroaches are just a part of life in the south. Also known as “Palmetto bugs,” they thrive in warm humid areas. Though seeing a roach in your house doesn’t neces...