My wife says the longest 20 years of her life were the 5 years she spent in Michigan. I don't think weather or bugs had anything to do with it, though.
I can't be bothered with cockroaches around the chickens, although when I clean up I leave a lot of DE around, especially the food storage area. Boric acid (powder) is even better and non-toxic to people and birds. There are also various baits you can buy or make.
Inside the house, my house...