Cockroach Guides
Short, practical guides for Florida homes and businesses: how to tell which roach you have, what the warning signs mean, where they hide, and how to get ready for a specialist's visit. Read the one that matches your question, or call if you would rather talk it through.
Cockroach Identification
Tell German cockroaches, palmetto bugs, smokybrowns and woods roaches apart by size, color and where they turn up.
Signs of a Cockroach Problem
Droppings, egg cases, odor and daytime sightings, and which of them point to an indoor infestation.
Where Cockroaches Hide
The cabinets, drains, wall voids, garages and yard spots Florida roaches use, and how to check them.
Why You're Seeing Them at Night
Why roaches come out after dark, what a single night sighting usually means, and when it signals more.
Treatment Preparation Guide
What to clear, store and clean before a specialist arrives so treatment can reach the right areas.
What to Expect on Treatment Day
How a typical visit runs, from inspection to follow-up, and what to do in the days after.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. They explain common patterns so you can describe what you are seeing, but only an in-person inspection confirms the species and where they are coming from.
Start with identification. Knowing whether you have German cockroaches or an outdoor species changes almost everything else, from preparation to how many visits to expect.
Yes. The species are the same statewide, although winter activity, storms and housing types vary by region. Your area page covers the local details.
Yes. Describe what you saw and where, and the call is routed to an independent local specialist who can sort it out.