Cockroaches are nocturnal creatures that love dark, warm, moist hiding places in cracks, crevices, or hard-to-reach corners. The first step to eradicating an infestation is removing food sources and hiding places, especially since cockroaches only return to habitable places. With a little detective work, a persistent strategy, and preventative measures, you can make your house an unattractive place for roaches, which will not only manage an infestation, but also prevent them in the future.