Roach Control
Roaches come in two main forms. German roaches show up indoors, usually in kitchens and bathrooms, and they multiply fast. American roaches (often called water bugs or palmetto bugs) tend to come in from the outside through drains, garages, and gaps along the foundation. Redstone Pest Control treats both, and our work focuses on hitting the population at the source.
What's Included
- German roach treatment with targeted indoor application
- American roach treatment along the exterior, garage, and drains
- Follow-up visits for heavy infestations
- Treatment of common entry points and harborage areas
- No long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between German roaches and American roaches?
German roaches are smaller, live and breed indoors, and reproduce very quickly. American roaches are larger, live mostly outside, and typically wander indoors. Treatment for each is different.
How are German roaches different than others?
German cockroaches can be one of the hardest insects to treat, because they are fast, resilient, and multiply quickly. The easiest way to tell a German roach from other kinds of roaches is noticing their tan to light brown coloring and two parallel stripes on the back of their heads.
How do you treat them?
Treatment consists of an inspection, flushing them out of their hiding places, and ongoing treatments to take care of the egg hatchlings. We will come back every two weeks to break the lifecycle of the roaches and their eggs.
How long does German roach treatment take?
German roach jobs usually take more than one visit because of how quickly they reproduce. We will explain the schedule before we start so you know what to expect.
What does the initial roach service include?
For the initial service, we do the initial flush out of your home and then we also set up a follow-up appointment two weeks later to treat any of the eggs that have hatched. German roaches are covered under our general pest service after the initial service. For larger infestations, additional fees may apply.
What season are cockroaches most active?
Cockroaches are active year-round, as long as the temperature stays above 50 degrees. Cockroach infestations are most common in the spring and summer, however.
What are the main signs of an infestation?
Roaches are most active at night, but they leave behind signs of their existence that you can see during the day. Here are the most common: (1) droppings that look like tiny specks of pepper or larger pellets, (2) a musty odor, (3) skin shedding, (4) brown smear marks, and (5) egg capsules.
What attracts roaches to a clean house?
The most common factors that attract roaches to clean homes include: untidy landscaping from fallen palm fronds and rotting fruits; moisture from leaking sinks or washing machines; food sources we may not consider food, like cardboard, hair, and even glue; overflowing trash cans near easy entrance points; and easy entrance points, including gaps under doors and torn screen doors.
How do I get rid of roaches permanently?
Natural treatments can work temporarily, but the best way to permanently get rid of roaches is to hire a pest control expert.
What is the most effective treatment for roaches?
The most effective treatment for roaches is to find and eliminate their entry point, nest location, and feeding areas. Then your pest control expert can eliminate them using gel traps and other forms of poison bait.
Can I just do a one-time treatment?
You can, but we advise against it. The 4-month agreement helps us ensure that we take care of the eggs that hatch, and also other migrating pests from the surrounding areas. If you choose a one-time treatment, it costs $229 and comes with a 30-day warranty.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
No. You will only sign a 4-month agreement which includes your initial treatment and one additional treatment (plus anything you might need in between). No need to sign a new agreement after the 4 months — service will continue until you decide otherwise.
Do you offer same/next day service?
Yes. If you call by 2 p.m., in most cases we can service the same day. Otherwise, we will schedule an appointment for you the next day.
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