Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are more than a "gross" problem — they are a genuine health concern. Their shed skins and droppings are a leading indoor allergen and asthma trigger, and they can mechanically spread bacteria across food-prep surfaces. In South Florida's heat and humidity, roaches breed quickly and continuously, so a few sightings can become an infestation in weeks.

The right treatment depends entirely on the species. The large "palmetto bugs" you see at night are usually American or smokybrown cockroaches that live and breed outdoors and wander in. German cockroaches, by contrast, live and multiply indoors — especially in kitchens and bathrooms — and demand a completely different, thorough approach. We identify the species, then build a plan around it.

Common types we treat in South Florida

• German cockroach. Small, fast, and the most serious indoor roach. Breeds prolifically inside kitchens and bathrooms. Requires meticulous gel baiting, growth regulators, and sanitation — sprays alone make it worse.
• American cockroach ("palmetto bug"). Large reddish-brown roach that lives outdoors in sewers, mulch, and drains, then enters through gaps. Controlled with exterior treatment and entry-point sealing.
• Smokybrown cockroach. A strong flier drawn to lights and moisture; nests in attics, soffits, and woodpiles. Common after rain.
• Australian & brown-banded roaches. Less common but established in the region; brown-banded roaches hide higher up in warm rooms, away from water.

Signs you may have a problem

• Roaches scattering when you turn on a light at night
• A musty, oily odor in heavily infested areas
• Pepper-like droppings or dark smear marks in cabinets and drawers
• Egg cases (oothecae) tucked behind appliances or in cracks
• Shed skins near warm, humid hiding spots

Our approach

For German cockroaches we use a precision program of gel bait, insect growth regulators, and targeted treatment of harborage in kitchens and bathrooms, plus sanitation guidance — no broadcast spraying that scatters the population. For palmetto bugs and other outdoor species, we treat the exterior perimeter, harborage, and drains, then seal the gaps that let them inside. Recurring service keeps pressure off your home year-round.

What's included

• Species identification and infestation mapping
• Precision gel baiting + insect growth regulators (German roaches)
• Exterior perimeter, harborage, and drain treatment (palmetto bugs)
• Targeted treatment of voids, appliances, and entry points
• Sanitation and exclusion recommendations
• Follow-up visits to confirm elimination