Cockroaches
Cockroach control in the GTA and Peel
German cockroach populations can grow quickly. Early identification and a structured treatment program make the problem easier to contain.
Which roach you have changes everything
- German cockroach. Small, 12 to 15mm, light brown, two dark stripes behind the head. Lives indoors all year and breeds fast. This is a common indoor pest in homes, apartments and food businesses.
- Oriental cockroach. Bigger, very dark, slow moving. Damp basements, drains and crawlspaces.
- American cockroach. Large and reddish-brown. Commercial buildings, boiler rooms and sewers.
- Brown-banded cockroach. Smaller, likes warm dry spots up high, so behind picture frames and inside electronics.
Why broad sprays and foggers can make control harder
Two common problems are bait avoidance and scattered activity.
Some cockroach populations avoid particular bait formulations. Product choice and placement need to match the site and be adjusted when activity does not respond.
Repellent sprays and foggers can drive cockroaches deeper into wall voids, appliance housings or adjacent units without reaching the full population. If you suspect German cockroaches, call before applying broad sprays.
Our program
- Inspection and identification. Kitchens, bathrooms, inside appliances and motor housings, under sinks, cabinet hinges and the voids behind them.
- Practical sanitation plan. We identify the food, grease, moisture or clutter supporting the activity and give you a short, specific list of priorities.
- Gel bait placed into cracks and harbourages, selected and adjusted according to activity and response.
- Insect growth regulators where appropriate to interrupt development and reduce reproduction.
- Scheduled follow-up, commonly two or three visits over several weeks, to assess response and address newly emerged activity. The recommended schedule is included in your quote.
Apartments, condos and restaurants
German cockroaches can move between units through plumbing chases, shared walls and electrical penetrations, so adjoining areas may need assessment. In a multi-unit building we work with the property manager to do the affected and adjoining units together. In food service we work off-hours, treat equipment voids, motor housings and floor drains, and leave a documented service report for your file. See commercial services.
Do not spray before we arrive
It scatters the colony into the walls and makes the job bigger. Call us first, and send a photo if you are not sure what you have.
Early treatment is easier to contain.
Free written quote, scheduled follow-ups included in the program, and guarantee terms explained in advance.
