You’ll sleep better knowing those disgusting roaches are gone for good. No more jumping when you flip on the kitchen light at night. No more worrying about what your guests might see scurrying across the floor.
We eliminate roaches at the source using professional-grade treatments that reach behind walls, under appliances, and into the cracks where they breed. You get real results that last—not the temporary relief you get from store-bought sprays that only kill the roaches you can see.
Your family deserves a clean, healthy home. That means no more bacteria-spreading pests contaminating your countertops, no more allergens triggering asthma attacks, and no more embarrassment when friends come over.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Bayport, FL families from roaches and other pests for years. We’re not some faceless corporate chain—you work directly with the owner every step of the way.
That means honest recommendations, fair pricing, and someone who actually cares whether the treatment works. We don’t push services you don’t need, and we don’t disappear after we take your money.
Bayport’s warm, humid climate is paradise for roaches, especially after storms when they get flushed out of their outdoor hiding spots and into your home. We understand the local pest pressures you’re dealing with, and we know exactly how to stop them.
First, we inspect your property to identify which species you’re dealing with and where they’re hiding. German roaches behave differently than American cockroaches (palmetto bugs), so the treatment has to match the pest.
Next, we apply professional-grade baits and treatments directly into the cracks, crevices, and voids where roaches actually live and breed. This isn’t surface spraying—we target their harborage areas behind appliances, inside wall voids, and under cabinets where DIY products can’t reach.
Finally, we use insect growth regulators to break their breeding cycle and prevent new generations from developing. You’ll start seeing dead roaches within days, and the population will collapse over the following weeks as the treatment spreads throughout their colony.
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Bayport residents deal with three main roach species: German cockroaches (the small, fast-breeding ones), American cockroaches (palmetto bugs), and Smoky Brown roaches. Each requires different treatment approaches to be effective.
German roaches are the worst because they multiply incredibly fast—a single female can produce 400 offspring in her lifetime. They don’t respond to granular baits, so we use specialized gel baits applied directly into the tight spaces where they hide and reproduce.
For palmetto bugs and other large roaches that come in from outside, we focus on exclusion and perimeter treatments. These flying roaches often enter through attic vents, gaps around pipes, and damaged weather stripping—all entry points we identify and help you identify.
Even spotlessly clean homes get roaches in Bayport because Florida’s climate is perfect for them year-round. They don’t need much—just tiny crumbs, a drop of moisture, and a crack to hide in.
Roaches often hitchhike into clean homes on grocery bags, packages, or used furniture. They can also enter through plumbing connections, especially in multi-unit buildings where they travel between units through shared walls.
The real issue isn’t cleanliness—it’s that roaches reproduce so fast that a few hidden ones quickly become hundreds. German roaches can go from a small problem to a major infestation in just weeks, which is why you need professional treatment that targets their breeding areas, not just the ones you can see.
“Water bug” is just a nicer name for the large cockroaches we call palmetto bugs in Florida. These are typically American cockroaches or Smoky Brown cockroaches that can grow up to 2 inches long and sometimes fly.
True aquatic water bugs are completely different insects that live in ponds and streams. The “water bugs” in your house are definitely cockroaches—they just prefer moist areas like bathrooms, under sinks, and near water heaters.
Don’t let the name fool you into thinking they’re harmless. These large roaches carry the same bacteria and allergens as smaller cockroaches, and they’re excellent at finding ways into your home through tiny gaps around pipes, vents, and damaged weather stripping.
Professional gel baiting is the fastest way to eliminate German roaches because it targets the entire colony, not just the ones you see. German roaches share food with each other, so when one eats the bait, it spreads the treatment throughout their harborage areas.
DIY sprays actually make the problem worse by scattering roaches to new hiding spots and making them avoid treated areas. German roaches are also resistant to many over-the-counter products, so you end up wasting time and money while they keep reproducing.
The key is using the right bait in the right locations—inside cracks and crevices where they actually live, not on open surfaces. We also use insect growth regulators to stop juveniles from reaching reproductive maturity, which breaks the breeding cycle and prevents future generations.
Kitchen prevention starts with eliminating the three things roaches need: food, water, and shelter. Store all food in airtight containers, clean up crumbs immediately, and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight.
Fix any plumbing leaks, especially under sinks and around dishwashers where roaches love to hide. Even small drips provide enough moisture for roaches to survive, and German roaches can live 42 days on water alone.
Seal gaps around pipes, outlets, and cabinet edges with caulk. Roaches can squeeze through incredibly small spaces—if you can slide a credit card through it, a roach can get through. Regular professional treatments create a protective barrier that stops new roaches from establishing colonies in your kitchen.
Professional treatments are significantly more effective because we have access to products and application methods that aren’t available to homeowners. Our baits and insecticides are designed specifically for Florida’s roach species and applied directly into their harborage areas.
DIY products from stores are often repellent-based, which means they scatter roaches to new hiding spots instead of eliminating them. Professional non-repellent treatments let roaches walk through treated areas and carry the product back to their nests, eliminating the entire colony.
The biggest difference is that we know where to look and how to treat the spaces where roaches actually live and breed. Most homeowners only treat the areas they can see, which is why DIY efforts provide temporary relief at best while the hidden population continues growing.
Professional treatments typically provide 3-6 months of protection, depending on the severity of the infestation and environmental conditions. Bayport’s humidity can break down some products faster, but professional-grade materials are formulated to withstand Florida’s climate.
The key is that we’re not just killing existing roaches—we’re breaking their breeding cycle and creating long-term barriers. Insect growth regulators can remain effective for months, preventing new generations from developing even if a few roaches survive the initial treatment.
Most customers see dramatic results within the first week, with continued population decline over the following month. Regular maintenance treatments every 3-4 months keep new roaches from re-establishing colonies, especially important in Florida where roaches are active year-round due to our warm climate.
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