German cockroaches have a notorious history of developing resistance to almost all insecticides registered for their control since the 1950’s. Resistance can also be an issue for the currently used gel bait insecticides. This presentation will initially outline some basic concepts related to insecticide resistance. Next, collaborative efforts between manufacturers and academic researchers that are allowing the pest control industry to stay one step ahead of resistant German cockroaches will be discussed. Lastly, case study-based findings that provide a roadmap for achieving effective and long-term control of resistant German cockroaches in problem accounts will be presented.