Cockroaches

– Look for live roaches in cupboards after dark.
– See small dark droppings near food areas.
– Notice a musty smell in kitchens or basements.
– Find shed skins behind stoves and fridges.

Gel bait placement in harborage areas, crack-and-crevice residual insecticide, insect growth regulator (IGR) to break reproduction cycle; sanitation counseling critical for long-term control.

We use gel baits and spot sprays. We use a growth product to stop young roaches.

– Keep kitchen surfaces, floors, and appliances free of grease and food debris.

– Fix leaky pipes and eliminate water pooling under sinks.

– Seal gaps around plumbing penetrations, outlets, and cabinet backs.

– Inspect and discard corrugated cardboard boxes, which harbor egg cases.

– Do not leave pet food out overnight; store in sealed containers.

– Fix leaks and dry under sinks and appliances.

– Clear crumbs and grease after each meal.

– Store pet food in sealed plastic tubs.

– Remove old boxes and cardboard from basements.

Warm, humid indoor environments; congregates near heat and moisture sources — behind refrigerators, under stoves, inside dishwashers, and inside wall voids adjacent to plumbing. Roaches feed mostly at night and hide by day. Seeing one in daylight often points to a much larger hidden population.

Roaches are common in Lexington, especially near restaurants. They like warm, damp indoor spots.