How does pest control get rid of cockroaches?

Cockroach exterminators will clear out harborage areas of debris and trash to eliminate roach attractants. Then they will close access points and provide treatment via bait systems, traps, or chemical applications.

Why do I have roaches in my clean house?

Sometimes a house that appears clean can still have areas that get overlooked. Areas like under furniture, in cupboards, and other rarely explored areas tend to accumulate dust, hair, and debris that cockroaches will feed on. Roaches also need to find water and shelter which a home or business usually provides. Leaky plumbing in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms provide water for cockroaches to survive.

Is one roach a sign of infestation?

Cockroaches reproduce quickly and are nocturnal so if you notice one cockroach, there are likely many more hiding. It’s best to call Griffin to come give a thorough inspection to determine how severe your cockroach problem is just in case.

Does killing a cockroach attract more?

Cleaning up and sanitizing after you kill a roach will help prevent more cockroaches from appearing. Dead cockroaches release a strong odor which draws in other roaches. Cockroaches are cannibals and scavengers and will feed on the remains of any dead cockroaches.

Cockroach Control

Cockroach Pest Control Services

Griffin Pest Management cockroach control services for your home or business that are backed by our service guarantee. Griffin’s licensed and trained cockroach exterminators utilize an integrated pest management approach to combat cockroaches in your home. We identify cockroach harborage areas and implement a combination of traps and baits to eliminate all signs of cockroach activity. Call today for a free estimate. 888-400-9011

Experienced Cockroach Exterminators

Griffin Pest Management cockroach exterminators understand how problematic these pests are. They can be extremely difficult to get under control which is why we also prioritize exclusion and prevention in our fight against these bugs. Cockroaches lay up to 300 eggs during their short lives which can cause infestations to get out of control quickly. They will also excrete waste with pheromones that attracts other cockroaches to nest. Our goal is to provide regular on-going cockroach services so our technicians can identify signs of cockroach activity immediately and exterminate them as soon as they start to appear. Griffin offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all our customers, and we stand by our promise to eradicate your cockroach problem. A licensed Griffin technician is standing by to provide you with an inspection so we can start getting your cockroach problem under control.

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Cockroach Infestations

Cockroaches will find their way into a home or business in search of food, water, or shelter. They are nocturnal which makes them less likely to be seen until you already have a small infestation. These bugs will find their way into your home via small access points or by catching a ride. Cockroaches will congregate in dark areas and their waste gives off a scent that attracts other cockroaches. These aggregation points and are often found in wall voids, cabinetry, electronic equipment, or anywhere else cockroaches are not likely to be left undisturbed.

Cockroach Prevention

Generally, keeping an area clean of food and trash helps prevent against cockroaches but sometimes that isn’t enough. Different cockroaches gravitate towards different resources, so cockroach identification is important before treatment. For example, German cockroaches search for an abundance of water so ensuring there are no sources of leaks help reduce the chances of a German cockroach infestation. In addition, it also helps to strategically place roach motels, bait traps, or sticky traps to identify the severity of your cockroach problem. If an infestation has gotten out of hand it’s time to find professional pest control to help eliminate your cockroach problem.

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Cockroach Treatments

Inspection & Identification

Cockroaches are commonly found outdoors in moist, dark locations all over southern California. When conditions become unfavorable, "Water Bugs" are known to come inside seeking more pleasant temperatures, sources of water and food for their offspring. Griffin Pest Management's service begins with a licensed technician providing a full inspection of your residence and property. During the inspection, your cockroach control technician will identify potential problem areas around your home or office. After the source of your problem areas have been identified, your technician will point out other potential Water bug harborages and steps you can take to reduce future cockroach infestations. Your technician will create a customized cockroach treatment plan which will eliminate all live cockroaches. Your technician will also suggest treatment options which provide year-round protection, using the most effective and environmentally conscious cockroach control solutions.

Bait Systems

Cockroach baits come in 3 forms: liquid, gel, solid. These baits are strategically placed where cockroaches are known to dwell. Once cockroaches consume the bait, they are infected and will continue to spread infection as they come in contact with other roaches in the harborage areas. In addition, cockroaches are cannibalistic so they will consume infected cockroaches which increases the efficacy of the bait.

Chemical Treatment

Chemical treatment can be used in several ways. The most common being interior and exterior applications of insecticides. Initial treatment consists of low toxicity, non-repellent chemicals which are undetectable to cockroaches. The treatment covers the affected roaches as they travel and is transferred from cockroach to cockroach, killing the colony just like a virus. This has a residual effect and will continue to impact cockroach populations for some time after application. Exterior and entry point treatment act as protective barriers that poison cockroaches as they try and enter your dwelling preventing them from lasting long enough to start a reproductive cycle. For the most intense infestations, fumigation might be required which permeates all wall cavities and ensures that all cockroaches are exposed to the toxins necessary to wipe out every cockroach.

Sanitation & Exclusion

Proactive measures like keeping a space clean will also help prevent cockroaches from taking hold. Removing open food sources and eliminating harborage areas will ensure that cockroaches are not able to find the resources they need to make a house their home. In addition to cleaning, ensuring that all cracks are sealed and laying down a perimeter application will help ensure that cockroaches can’t enter your dwelling.

Cockroach Treatment Process

After your home or office has been readied for service, your cockroach control technician will begin our two part cockroach service. Initial treatment consists of low toxicity, non-repellent chemicals which are undetectable to cockroaches. The treatment covers the affected roaches as they travel and is transferred from cockroach to cockroach, killing the colony just like a virus. In conjunction with low toxicity transferable pesticides, we also utilize gel baits which work similarly to our non-repellent spray. After your initial treatment, your technician will return to inspect your property for remaining signs of cockroach activity, applying bait where it is appropriate. After treatment, we require all treated areas to remain exceptionally clean and uncluttered to ensure total knockdown.

Guaranteed Extermination

Both the inside and outside of your home are always under warranty. We guarantee your satisfaction between regular scheduled maintenance services. If at any time you find yourself in need of an additional treatment between regular scheduled services, call us and we will return to re-treat your home.

Cockroaches Found In Southern California

American Cockroaches

The American cockroach is the largest of the house-infesting cockroaches and is the only pest cockroach in southern California that can fly.

Brown Banded Cockroaches

The Brown-Banded cockroach has a fairly wide distribution, being found in the northeastern, southern, and midwest regions of the United States quite commonly.

German Cockroaches

The German cockroach is the most economically important urban pest. It is the most common cockroach species in houses, apartments, restaurants, hotels, and other institutions throughout southern California. These 0.5"-1" long roaches are easily recognizable by the two vertical stripes that run down their head.

Oriental Cockroaches

Oriental Cockroaches are large very dark (almost black, but sometimes dark reddish-brown), shiny cockroaches which live in sewers and similar wet, decaying organic matter. They are sometimes called “water bugs” because they come out of drains, and “black beetle cockroaches” because of their smooth, dark bodies.

How does pest control get rid of cockroaches?

Cockroach exterminators will clear out harborage areas of debris and trash to eliminate roach attractants. Then they will close access points and provide treatment via bait systems, traps, or chemical applications.
Why do I have roaches in my clean house?

Sometimes a house that appears clean can still have areas that get overlooked. Areas like under furniture, in cupboards, and other rarely explored areas tend to accumulate dust, hair, and debris that cockroaches will feed on. Roaches also need to find water and shelter which a home or business usually provides. Leaky plumbing in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms provide water for cockroaches to survive.
Is one roach a sign of infestation?

Cockroaches reproduce quickly and are nocturnal so if you notice one cockroach, there are likely many more hiding. It’s best to call Griffin to come give a thorough inspection to determine how severe your cockroach problem is just in case.
Does killing a cockroach attract more?

Cleaning up and sanitizing after you kill a roach will help prevent more cockroaches from appearing. Dead cockroaches release a strong odor which draws in other roaches. Cockroaches are cannibals and scavengers and will feed on the remains of any dead cockroaches.