If you’ve spotted cockroaches in your home or business, you’ll want to know how to get rid of cockroaches. Often, the first step people take is to try DIY methods. These might help reduce activity for a short time, but they rarely solve the full problem or address the root cause of an infestation. Our professionals can help identify what is attracting these pests, how they’re getting indoors, and build a treatment plan to help reduce roach activity and prevent them from coming back. Here's a look at how we approach roach control.
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Cockroach species vary in size, color, and behavior. Knowing which type you’re dealing with can help you determine how to get rid of roaches. The most commonly found species in the United States are highlighted below. However, you may still encounter species like wood cockroaches (Parcoblatta spp.) and smoky brown cockroaches (Periplaneta fuliginosa), which are typically found outdoors near woodpiles and can enter buildings through gaps or vents.
Below are four of the most common species found in homes and businesses.
The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the most common indoor species. These roaches prefer warm, humid spaces close to food and moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. A roach infestation involving this species can grow quickly if not addressed.
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Oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis) tend to live in damp, dark areas like basements or crawl spaces. They’re slower-moving and can be harder to detect until the infestation becomes visible. Watch for them near leaky pipes or drains.
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The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is large in size and often found in sewers or basements. The American roach is reddish-brown and can move between buildings through pipework, especially if there’s easy access to food or water.
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Brown-banded cockroaches (Supella longipalpa) are more likely to be found in dry areas and higher locations like ceilings or inside electronics. Unlike other species, they’re not tied to moisture, so infestations can start in unexpected places.
Learn moreCockroaches often hide in hard-to-see spots during the day. Common harborage areas include behind appliances, inside cabinets, under sinks, and around leaky pipes. This is where you’re most likely to find signs of a nest, including droppings and egg cases (ootheca). If you're not sure where the roaches are coming from, our pest control technicians can help locate entry points and nesting sites as part of a full inspection.
So, how do you exterminate cockroaches? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and the right approach often depends on the level of roach infestation, where the activity is happening, and the species involved. Below are a few of the most effective removal methods we may include in a treatment plan.
One of the most common cockroach control methods our technicians use is cockroach bait. It’s suitable for indoor locations such as hotels, hospitals, food processing facilities, and kitchens (both commercial and residential).
Our technicians may use a combination of gel baits and bait stations to increase effectiveness in high-traffic cockroach zones. The bait will be placed in strategic areas around a property where cockroaches are commonly found. When a cockroach consumes the bait, the toxins in the insecticide will not only affect this cockroach, but also will affect other roaches it comes into contact with.
Fumigation treatment is another option for cockroach control. The fumigation process involves sealing off all or part of a facility where a cockroach infestation is present. A fumigant gas is then introduced into the area to reduce the population. In severe cases, fumigation may be applied in addition to other cockroach control services. Each fumigation technique is tailored to the environment in which it is used.
Cockroach fumigation can be particularly suitable for for businesses in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture, food processing, and more.
Heat treatment is a solution for eliminating cockroaches at any stage of their life cycle. It is both chemical-free and environmentally friendly, providing a solution for homes and businesses such as hotels, schools, hospitals, and restaurants.
Western Exterminator’s heat treatment consists of a mobile system that delivers dry heat between 122°F and 140°F for a monitored period.
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Cockroaches are hardy insects that can survive in all kinds of conditions and are very resourceful in finding ways into buildings. Here are some practical steps you can take to help keep cockroaches out and prevent an infestation.
Some people try natural deterrents like essential oils, but these often only repel cockroaches for a short time, if at all. Products like boric acid or diatomaceous earth may help in the short term with the cockroach problem, though results can vary. A professional pest control service can offer longer-term relief by targeting the problem at the source and addressing any potential entry points to keep them away for good.
At Western Exterminator, we have technicians who know how to get rid of a roach infestation and have the right tools to do so. We have years of experience providing reliable local cockroach control services in the Western U.S. For peace of mind, rely on Western Exterminator’s cockroach control solutions.
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