Cockroach and Palmetto Bug Control, Anywhere in Florida
We connect you with experienced local specialists who handle German cockroaches, palmetto bugs, and the outdoor species that wander into Florida homes, no guesswork, no shame, just a straight answer on the phone.
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Which One Did You See?
Saying "cockroach" in Florida usually means one of two very different things. Neither one means anything about how a home or building is kept.
Small and indoors: German cockroach
- About half an inch, tan to light brown
- Found in kitchens, bathrooms, behind appliances
- Breeds indoors and builds over time
- Can spread between units in apartments and condos
Large and mostly outdoors: palmetto bug
- 1 to 1.5 inches, reddish-brown, flies short distances
- Also called the American cockroach
- Lives outdoors and comes in through gaps and vents
- Doesn't indicate an indoor infestation on its own
A professional inspection is the reliable way to confirm which one you're dealing with. These are general patterns, not a diagnosis.
This is a Florida thing
It's the climate, not the housekeeping
Florida stays warm and humid nearly all year, so outdoor cockroach species stay active in every season and come indoors looking for moisture, in brand-new homes and older ones alike. In apartment and condo buildings, a German cockroach problem in one unit often started in a neighboring one. Seeing a roach here isn't a reflection on anyone.
Statewide coverage
Serving communities across Florida
From dense apartment corridors in South Florida to coastal cottages in the Panhandle, cockroach situations look different from region to region. Find your area below or call directly.
South Florida
Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
Southwest Florida
Naples, Fort Myers & the Gulf coast
Tampa Bay
Tampa, St. Petersburg & Sarasota
Central Florida
Orlando, Kissimmee & the interior
Space & Treasure Coast
Melbourne, Port St. Lucie & the east coast
North Florida
Jacksonville, Gainesville & Tallahassee
Panhandle
Pensacola, Destin & the western coast
What to do tonight
Before anyone arrives
Don't reach for a fogger
Store-bought foggers and sprays commonly fail against German cockroaches and can scatter them deeper into a structure.
Store food and clear counters
Sealed containers and clear counters reduce what's available overnight, a simple, non-chemical step.
Note where you saw it
Kitchen, bathroom, garage, at night versus daylight. This detail helps a specialist assess the situation faster.
Call when it's convenient
Evening and weekend scheduling is commonly available, so you don't need to wait for a weekday.
How they get in
The entry points Florida homes share
Florida construction and landscaping create predictable pathways: gaps under door thresholds, weep holes along the base of brick veneer, soffit and roof vents, plumbing penetrations under sinks, and mulch or palm fronds piled against an exterior wall. Sealing gaps, adjusting irrigation, and keeping landscaping a few inches off the wall are physical steps that reduce how easily outdoor species find their way in.
What treatment involves
The general shape of the work
A visit typically starts with an inspection to identify the species and likely harborage areas, followed by targeted treatment, sanitation and exclusion recommendations, and a monitoring plan. Follow-up visits are a normal part of the process rather than a sign anything went wrong. No two properties are identical, so a specialist will walk through what applies before starting any work.
Our services
Every service is about one thing: cockroaches
Not sure what you saw? That's a normal way to start.
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Common Questions
Not necessarily. A single large roach at night is often a palmetto bug that wandered in from outside, while several small roaches in a cabinet points toward a German cockroach problem that's built up over time. A professional inspection is the reliable way to tell which one applies.
A palmetto bug is the common Florida name for the American cockroach, a large, reddish-brown insect that lives mostly outdoors. It's a different situation from the smaller German cockroach, which lives and breeds indoors.
That depends on the specific treatment plan for your property. A specialist will explain what to expect before any work begins.
Often, yes. Cockroaches can move between units through shared walls and plumbing, so effective treatment sometimes needs to cover more than one unit. If you rent or manage a building, the property owner or manager usually needs to be notified promptly.
Store-bought foggers and sprays commonly fail against German cockroaches specifically, and can scatter the population deeper into a structure rather than resolving it. A professional assessment is generally the more effective next step.
No. Florida's warm, humid climate keeps outdoor species active year-round, and they come indoors looking for moisture in every kind of home, clean or not. It isn't a reflection of how a home is kept.
Food-service settings are typically handled on a scheduled program, and operators often want documentation for their own records. Call our line to talk through scheduling.
Evening and weekend scheduling is commonly available. Call to check what's open near you.
Vacant or seasonal properties can develop a quiet buildup while no one is there to notice. It's worth a call before reopening a property that's sat closed for an extended period.
This site focuses specifically on cockroach and palmetto bug situations. If what you're dealing with is clearly a different pest, a general pest control provider would be the better call.