No more midnight encounters in your kitchen. No more embarrassment when guests come over. No more wondering if that scurrying sound came from your walls.
You get a home where you can flip on the lights without bracing yourself. Where you can grab a late-night snack without checking corners first. Where your family’s health isn’t at risk from the bacteria and allergens these pests spread throughout your living space.
That’s what real roach control delivers—not just fewer bugs, but genuine peace of mind in your own home.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been eliminating roach problems throughout Hernando County and neighboring areas for years. Every client works directly with the owner—no middlemen, no confusion about who’s responsible for your results.
We’re the pest control company that actually answers the phone at 9 PM on a Saturday when you discover a roach problem. Most quotes happen over the phone, and we respond within 24 hours, even on weekends.
Over 100 five-star Google reviews back up what Loyce residents already know: when you need roaches gone, you call the company that treats your home like our own.
First, we inspect your property to identify the specific species you’re dealing with. German roaches need different treatment than American cockroaches or palmetto bugs. Getting this wrong means wasted time and money.
Next, we apply professional-grade gel baits in the cracks and crevices where roaches actually live and breed—not just where you see them running. We combine this with insect growth regulators that break their reproductive cycle, stopping the problem at its source.
Finally, we treat exterior entry points and place monitoring stations to prevent new infestations. You get follow-up visits to ensure the problem stays solved, plus practical advice on keeping your Loyce home roach-free long-term.
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Your roach control service includes targeted baiting systems designed for Florida’s specific roach species. We use professional products unavailable to consumers—the same treatments that eliminate infestations other companies can’t handle.
Living in west-central Florida means dealing with year-round roach pressure. Loyce’s location near Crews Lake and the humid climate create perfect conditions for German roaches, American cockroaches, and palmetto bugs. Our treatments account for these local conditions.
You also get quarterly maintenance treatments, insect growth regulators to prevent reproduction, and exterior barrier treatments. Plus ongoing support—because as a family-run business, you can reach us when you need us, not just during business hours.
Cleanliness helps, but it doesn’t prevent roaches in Florida’s humid climate. These pests need very little to survive—a few crumbs, a drip under the sink, or moisture from your air conditioning.
German roaches often arrive in grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or used furniture. Once inside, they reproduce incredibly fast. A single female can produce over 300,000 offspring in a year, with babies reaching maturity in just 36 days.
Your clean house actually makes the problem more obvious—you’re seeing the roaches because there aren’t enough hiding spots or food sources to keep the growing population hidden. This is when most people realize they need professional help.
Professional gel baits combined with insect growth regulators provide the fastest, most complete elimination. Store-bought sprays might kill the roaches you see, but they miss the eggs and hidden colonies that keep the problem going.
German roaches don’t respond to granular baits—they need gel baits applied directly in the cracks where they hide and breed. The roaches carry the bait back to their nests, eliminating the entire colony, including roaches you never see.
Insect growth regulators prevent the surviving roaches from reproducing, breaking the cycle that keeps infestations going. This combination typically shows results within days and complete elimination within weeks, not months.
“Water bug” is often just a nicer name for the same pest. American cockroaches—the large, reddish-brown roaches common in Florida—are frequently called water bugs or palmetto bugs, but they’re still cockroaches.
True water bugs are aquatic insects that live in ponds and streams. The large roaches you see in your home, especially around plumbing or damp areas, are American cockroaches seeking moisture and food.
Size and behavior give it away: if it’s over an inch long, reddish-brown, runs quickly when lights come on, and you find it in your kitchen or bathroom, it’s a cockroach. And it needs professional treatment to prevent a full infestation.
Professional baits are significantly more effective than sprays for Florida roach species. Sprays only kill the roaches they directly contact, missing the hidden colonies where most of the population lives.
Baits work because roaches carry them back to their nests, eliminating roaches you never see. This is crucial in Florida, where roaches breed year-round and hide in wall voids, behind appliances, and in other inaccessible areas.
Professional gel baits also remain effective longer than sprays. They continue working for weeks, eliminating roaches as they encounter the bait stations. Combined with insect growth regulators, baits provide complete colony elimination, not just temporary knockdown.
Quarterly treatments provide the best protection in Florida’s year-round roach climate. Unlike northern states where cold weather provides natural pest breaks, Florida roaches remain active throughout the year.
Initial treatment typically requires 2-3 visits spaced 2-3 weeks apart to break the reproductive cycle and eliminate existing populations. After that, quarterly maintenance prevents new infestations from establishing.
Properties near water sources like Crews Lake may need more frequent monitoring, especially during Florida’s wet season when roach activity peaks. As a family-run service, we adjust the schedule based on your specific property’s needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Florida kitchens provide everything roaches need: food, water, and warm hiding spots. Grease buildup behind stoves, moisture from dishwashers, and crumbs in cabinets create ideal breeding conditions.
The state’s humidity means even “dry” areas retain enough moisture for roaches to survive. Pet food bowls, garbage disposals, and small appliances provide additional food sources that homeowners often overlook.
German roaches particularly love the warm areas around refrigerator motors and coffee makers. They can survive on soap residue, toothpaste, and even the glue in cardboard boxes. Professional treatment targets these specific attractants while eliminating existing populations.
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