Rhoda, I waged the epic war once. I mean -had to kick the tenants out and poison all the water in the place because the pros couldn't fix it- epic.
Every inch of the place had to be scrubbed. It was so disgusting.
And, I too am cockroach phobic. Well, if phobic means you'll break a leg to kill just one.
It was horrific.
ETA:
Oh, and what would I do if given the chance? Lemme tell ya, NOT A BLESSED THING. I saw Wishmaster. I know what can happen.
I've seen too many people get their fondest desire. It's not pretty; it never is. Oh, wait -- maybe that's just the "people" that I create. Poor fools, possessing wants and desires.
Me, I try to be content with whatever I have. Albeit, it's getting harder. I want a writing-only computer that I don't have to share with the rest of the world. So, I guess that's your answer...