You’ll stop jumping when you turn on the lights. No more roaches scurrying across your counters or hiding in your cabinets.
Your family can eat without worrying about contaminated surfaces. Your guests won’t spot anything crawling when they visit.
The constant stress of wondering where they’re hiding ends. You get your peace of mind back, knowing the problem is handled completely—not just masked with sprays that wear off in a week.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been solving roach problems across Hernando County for years. When you call, you talk directly to the owner—not a call center.
We understand Powell’s unique pest challenges. Florida’s humidity and warmth create perfect breeding conditions for German roaches and palmetto bugs. That’s why we use commercial-grade baiting systems designed specifically for our climate.
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First, we identify exactly what type of roaches you’re dealing with and where they’re breeding. German roaches need different treatment than American cockroaches or palmetto bugs.
Next, we place professional roach baiting stations in strategic locations. These aren’t the store-bought traps that barely work—these are commercial-grade systems that eliminate entire colonies, including eggs.
Within 24-48 hours, you’ll notice the difference. Within two weeks, the population is eliminated. We follow up to ensure they don’t return and show you simple prevention steps that actually work.
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Our roach control service includes identification of all entry points and breeding areas. We target the source, not just the roaches you see.
Professional roach baiting systems eliminate entire colonies within days. We handle German roaches, American cockroaches, and palmetto bugs with methods specific to each species.
Powell’s warm, humid climate means roaches can multiply quickly if not handled properly. We provide ongoing prevention advice and can set up quarterly maintenance to keep them from returning. Commercial properties get priority scheduling because we know how costly infestations can be for businesses.
Roaches aren’t just attracted to dirty homes—they need water, warmth, and small food particles. Even the cleanest kitchens have microscopic crumbs and moisture that roaches can survive on.
In Powell’s humid climate, roaches often enter through tiny cracks seeking water sources like under sinks or near appliances. German roaches can live off soap residue and toothpaste. A single female German roach can produce 400 offspring in one year, so even one roach can quickly become an infestation.
The key is eliminating their access to water and identifying entry points, not just cleaning more. Professional baiting targets the colony at its source.
“Water bug” is often a polite term people use for large cockroaches, but true water bugs are different insects that live in ponds and streams. What most people call water bugs in their homes are actually American cockroaches or palmetto bugs.
American cockroaches are large, reddish-brown, and can fly short distances. They prefer warm, moist areas like basements, bathrooms, and kitchens. Palmetto bugs are essentially the same species but commonly found in Florida.
Both are cockroaches that need professional treatment. They’re larger than German roaches but respond to different baiting strategies. Calling them water bugs doesn’t change what they are or how to eliminate them effectively.
Professional gel baiting is the fastest method for complete German roach elimination. Unlike sprays that only kill roaches that walk through them, gel baits are carried back to the nest where they eliminate the entire colony.
German roaches are social insects—when one finds food, it leads others to the source. Professional baits exploit this behavior. Roaches consume the bait, return to their hiding spots, and die. Other roaches then consume the contaminated roach, spreading the elimination throughout the colony.
Store-bought baits rarely work because they use lower concentrations of active ingredients. Professional-grade baits eliminate colonies within 7-14 days, including eggs and nymphs that haven’t hatched yet.
Roach prevention for Florida kitchens starts with eliminating water sources. Fix any leaks under sinks, wipe down counters completely after cooking, and don’t leave dishes soaking overnight.
Store all food in identifyed containers—roaches can chew through cardboard and thin plastic. Clean behind appliances monthly where grease and food particles accumulate. German roaches especially love the warm motors of refrigerators and dishwashers.
Seal cracks around pipes and electrical outlets with caulk. In Powell’s humid climate, even small gaps provide entry points. Consider quarterly professional treatments if you’ve had problems before—prevention is much easier than elimination after an infestation starts.
You’ll typically see dead roaches within 24-48 hours of professional baiting. This is actually a good sign—it means the treatment is working and roaches are consuming the bait.
Complete colony elimination usually takes 1-2 weeks depending on the infestation size. German roaches reproduce faster than American cockroaches, so they may take slightly longer to eliminate completely.
The key is patience during the first week. You might see more roaches initially as they come out of hiding to find food and water. This is normal and means the colony is being disrupted. By week two, you should see a dramatic reduction in activity.
Yes, but palmetto bugs require different treatment strategies than German roaches. Palmetto bugs are larger, more likely to come from outdoors, and don’t form the same tight colonies as German roaches.
We use targeted baiting around entry points and moisture sources where palmetto bugs typically enter homes. Treatment focuses on perimeter control and identifying access points rather than colony elimination.
Palmetto bugs in Powell often enter during heavy rains or when outdoor conditions become too dry. Professional treatment includes identifying and identifying these entry points, plus ongoing prevention strategies to keep them from returning seasonally.
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