Cockroach Control
Cockroach Control
When you have a cockroach problem, you need a fast and reliable solution. These invasive pests are more than just unsettling; they carry diseases, trigger allergies, and are notoriously difficult to eliminate. Store-bought sprays and traps often fail to reach the hidden colony. Advanced Pest Control of Alabama provides a professional cockroach control service specifically designed to target the infestation at its source, ensuring we eliminate the entire colony and protect your home.
Latin Name
Periplaneta americana
Length
4-7 cm
Color
Reddish-brown
Sounds
Chirping
Seeing a roach skitter away when you flip on the light—or not seeing one at all—doesn't mean your home is clear. Cockroaches are masters of hiding, and even the cleanest homes can get them. These resilient pests hide where sprays can’t reach, develop resistance to poisons, and reproduce at an alarming rate, making them one of the most difficult pests to eradicate. This is why you need professional cockroach control from Advanced Pest Control of Alabama. We offer expert cockroach control services at reasonable prices across many locations in Alabama.
More Than a Nuisance: The Health Risks of Cockroaches
A common misconception is that the presence of cockroaches indicates a dirty home. This misconception may have less to do with the home's cleanliness and more to do with the pest’s serious role in the spread of disease. The real issue isn't just their unsettling presence; it's the significant health risks they bring into your home.
Allergies and Asthma
Individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems are especially prone to developing allergic reactions. The proteins found in roach droppings, saliva, and discarded egg casings can trigger severe allergy and asthma symptoms.
Spread of Disease
Cockroaches are known vectors for dangerous bacteria. They crawl through sewers, drains, and garbage and then transfer pathogens like E. coli, Typhus, and Salmonella directly to your countertops, dishes, and food supplies.
Know Your Enemy: Common Alabama Cockroaches
While there are over 4,600 known cockroach species worldwide, the pest most commonly found invading homes in the Birmingham area is the German cockroach. This is a small, ½-inch tan or pale brown domestic pest that actively searches kitchens and pantries for food. Because it is highly sensitive to the cold, the German cockroach seeks warm, humid shelter, making your home an attractive place to reside all year long. You can often find them after turning on a light in a previously dark room.
Signs You Have a Cockroach Infestation
Because cockroaches are nocturnal and excellent at hiding, you may have an established infestation long before you ever see a live insect. You must use other methods of detection and look for the clear warning signs they leave behind:
Droppings
Small, pepper-like spots found on countertops, in cabinets, or in drawers.
Feces Smears
Dark-colored smear marks on walls, particularly near corners, cracks, and door frames where they travel.
Egg Casings (Oothecae)
Finding these oblong, brown casings in hidden areas (like behind appliances or inside cabinets) indicates females have traveled there.
A "Musty" Odor
A strong, oily, or musty odor in the home, especially in kitchens or pantries, can signal a large, established population.
Why DIY Cockroach Bombs and Sprays Fail
When faced with a roach, many homeowners turn to store-bought bombs, sprays, and roach motels. At best, these methods only alleviate the problem in the case of a minor infestation. They fail to address the root cause because of the cockroach's biology.
- Resistance: Cockroaches have short reproduction cycles, allowing them to rapidly develop resistances and pass immunity down to the next generation.
- Hiding Spots: Foggers and sprays only kill the pests they touch. They cannot penetrate the deep wall voids, cabinet crevices, and appliance interiors where the majority of the colony lives and breeds.
- Rebound: Killing a few exposed roaches does nothing to stop the hundreds of eggs from hatching and starting the cycle all over again.
Critical Protection for Businesses
For businesses like restaurants, apartments, and hotels, controlling this pest is critical but extremely difficult. Roaches can enter by way of uncleanly residences, pass through walls, and are constantly attracted by abundant food sources. This pest has been known to shut down restaurant doors for good, whether it is by city health inspectors or a bad reputation spreading among customers.
Our Proven, Odor-Free Cockroach Treatment
Battling a complicated cockroach infestation requires a licensed exterminator. Advanced Pest Control’s cockroach treatment is designed to eliminate the entire colony, not just the roaches you see. Our service includes expert baiting and monitoring for cockroaches, and we never require a service contract. We provide three interior, odor-free treatments that are strategically applied to target the source, a multi-step process that disrupts their life cycle and ensures complete eradication. We are so confident in our process that we guarantee your home will be free of cockroaches by the end of the last treatment, or the next treatment is on us.
Your Role as the Homeowner (It's Easy!)
Our pest control services make the process as easy for you as possible. There is no need to disrupt your entire kitchen by clearing your cupboards of dishes and food supplies. All you have to do is perform normal household cleaning duties to support the treatment:
- Keep counters free of food debris and dirty dishes.
- Maintain clutter to a minimum to reduce hiding spots.
- Manage wet towels and rags, as roaches are drawn to moisture.
After your initial three-step treatment, our pest control company also offers monthly or quarterly continued service options and discounts on other services to ensure your property remains pest-free.
Don't Let Cockroaches Take Over Your Home
If cockroaches have invaded your home or business, you don’t need a roach motel. You need a professional exterminator. Advanced Pest Control of Alabama provides expert cockroach control services in Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Spanish Fort. Get in touch with us today—it's time to take your home back.