Cockroaches

– Look for egg cases in cabinets and boxes.
– Find live roaches at night under appliances.
– Check for oily smear marks near baseboards.
– Notice a musty smell in long-term problems.

Gel bait placement in harborage areas, crack-and-crevice residual insecticide, insect growth regulator (IGR) to break reproduction cycle; sanitation counseling critical for long-term control. A pro treats the cracks and voids where roaches hide and breed. The bait and growth blocker stop the next generation from maturing. Good cleaning at home then keeps the roaches from coming back.

We use gel baits and crack-and-crevice sprays. We also coach homeowners on cleaning and food storage.

– Keep kitchen surfaces, floors, and appliances free of grease and food debris.

– Fix leaky pipes and eliminate water pooling under sinks.

– Seal gaps around plumbing penetrations, outlets, and cabinet backs.

– Inspect and discard corrugated cardboard boxes, which harbor egg cases.

– Do not leave pet food out overnight; store in sealed containers.

– Fix leaky pipes under sinks and behind stoves.

– Keep counters free of crumbs and open food.

– Seal gaps around plumbing and cabinet backs.

– Remove corrugated boxes from pantries and garages.

Warm, humid indoor environments; congregates near heat and moisture sources — behind refrigerators, under stoves, inside dishwashers, and inside wall voids adjacent to plumbing. Roaches feed mostly at night and hide by day. Seeing one in daylight often points to a much larger hidden population. They squeeze through very small cracks and spread fast once they are inside. A warm kitchen gives them food, water, and shelter all in one place. They also gather in cabinets, pantries, and the clutter under the sink.

Roaches are common in Austin kitchens year round. Our warm, humid homes keep them active.