You flip on the kitchen light and there’s nothing scurrying across your counters. No more embarrassing moments when guests come over. No more wondering what diseases those roaches might be spreading to your family’s food.
That’s what happens when roach control actually works. We don’t just kill the ones you can see—we eliminate the hidden nests where they’re breeding and cut off their food and water sources. Within a week, you’ll notice the difference. Within two weeks, your roach problem becomes a memory.
Our treatments target the source, not just the symptoms. While other companies spray and hope for the best, we use professional-grade baiting systems that roaches carry back to their nests, eliminating entire colonies from the inside out.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been solving roach problems for Lake Pasadena Heights families since we opened our doors. We’re not some national chain with call centers—when you call us, you talk directly to the owner.
We understand Florida’s unique roach challenges. We know that Lake Pasadena Heights’ warm, humid climate creates perfect breeding conditions year-round. We’ve seen how German roaches hide behind your appliances and how palmetto bugs sneak in after thunderstorms.
Our 5-star rating across 81+ reviews isn’t an accident. It comes from showing up when we say we will, using treatments that actually work, and charging fair prices without hidden fees. We’re BBB accredited and fully licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture because your family deserves that peace of mind.
First, we inspect your Lake Pasadena Heights home to find where roaches are hiding and how they’re getting in. We check behind appliances, inside cabinets, around plumbing, and all the warm, dark spots where roaches breed. Most homeowners are surprised by what we find.
Next, we place professional-grade gel baits in strategic locations. These aren’t the store-bought traps that barely work—our baits use advanced formulations that roaches can’t resist. They take the bait back to their nests, eliminating entire colonies within days.
We also apply targeted treatments to entry points and use growth regulators that prevent baby roaches from reaching maturity. This breaks the breeding cycle that keeps infestations going. Finally, we identify obvious entry points and give you specific prevention tips that actually work in Florida’s climate.
The whole process takes about an hour, and you’ll start seeing dead roaches within 24 hours. That’s how you know it’s working.
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Your roach control service covers German roaches, American cockroaches (palmetto bugs), and any other species invading your Lake Pasadena Heights home. We handle both indoor infestations and outdoor populations that are trying to get inside.
Treatment includes professional-grade gel baiting, crack and crevice applications, growth regulators to stop reproduction, and exterior perimeter protection. We also provide follow-up visits to ensure the treatment is working and catch any stragglers before they can rebuild the population.
Lake Pasadena Heights homes face unique challenges. The area’s proximity to water sources and Florida’s year-round warmth create ideal roach conditions. Our treatments are specifically designed for Florida’s climate and the roach species that thrive here. We know which baits work best against German roaches hiding in your kitchen and how to stop palmetto bugs from flying in during summer storms.
Everything we use is safe for pets and children once dry, and we provide clear instructions about re-entry times and any precautions to take.
There’s no real difference—”water bug” is just a nicer name people use for American cockroaches, also called palmetto bugs. These large, reddish-brown roaches can fly and are commonly found around Lake Pasadena Heights, especially near water sources and after rainstorms.
True water bugs are aquatic insects that live in ponds and streams, not in your house. If you’re seeing large, dark insects in your bathroom, kitchen, or flying around lights at night, you’re dealing with American cockroaches. They’re attracted to moisture, which is why they show up in bathrooms and kitchens, earning them the “water bug” nickname.
The good news is that American cockroaches typically don’t infest homes as heavily as German roaches do. They usually come in from outside seeking shelter or moisture. Professional treatment can eliminate them and create a barrier to prevent more from entering your Lake Pasadena Heights home.
Even the cleanest homes can have roach problems, especially in Florida’s climate. Roaches aren’t just looking for food—they need water, warmth, and shelter, all of which your home provides regardless of cleanliness.
German roaches can hitchhike into your home on grocery bags, packages, or used appliances. Once inside, they can survive on tiny food particles you can’t even see—crumbs in toaster crumb trays, grease residue behind your stove, or pet food remnants. They also drink from condensation around pipes and appliances.
Lake Pasadena Heights’ warm, humid climate means roaches stay active year-round, unlike northern climates where cold weather controls populations naturally. Your clean home still offers everything roaches need: consistent temperatures, water sources, and hiding spots. That’s why professional treatment focuses on elimination and exclusion, not just sanitation advice.
Professional gel baiting is the fastest effective method for German roaches. These small, prolific roaches don’t respond to sprays or granular baits like larger roaches do. They need targeted gel applications placed directly where they hide and travel.
German roaches reproduce incredibly fast—two roaches can create over 300,000 offspring in their lifetime. DIY sprays might kill a few visible roaches but miss the hidden nests where breeding happens. Worse, sprays can scatter roaches to new areas of your home, spreading the infestation.
Professional treatment uses gel baits that roaches can’t resist, combined with growth regulators that prevent babies from maturing. The roaches take the bait back to their nests, eliminating entire colonies within days. Most Lake Pasadena Heights homeowners see dramatic results within a week, with follow-up treatments ensuring complete elimination.
Kitchen prevention in Florida requires more than just keeping things clean—you need to eliminate moisture and identify entry points. Roaches enter through gaps around pipes, cracks in walls, and spaces under appliances where you can’t see them.
Start by fixing any leaky pipes or faucets, even small drips. Wipe down counters and sweep floors nightly, but also clean behind and under appliances where grease and crumbs accumulate. Store all food in airtight containers, including pet food, and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight.
The most important step is identifying entry points. Use caulk around pipe penetrations, repair damaged weather stripping, and eliminate gaps under doors. In Lake Pasadena Heights’ humid climate, even perfect sanitation won’t stop roaches if they can easily enter your home. Professional treatment creates a protective barrier while eliminating existing populations that are already inside breeding.
You’ll start seeing dead roaches within 24-48 hours, but complete elimination takes 2-3 weeks depending on infestation size. Florida’s warm climate actually helps treatments work faster because roaches stay active year-round, encountering baits more quickly than in colder climates.
The first week, you might see more roaches than usual as they come out of hiding to feed on baits. This is normal and means the treatment is working. By the second week, you should notice dramatically fewer live roaches. Most Lake Pasadena Heights homes are essentially roach-free by week three.
German roaches typically respond faster than American cockroaches because they’re more aggressive feeders. Palmetto bugs may take slightly longer since they often live outside and only occasionally enter homes. Weather can affect timing too—roaches are more active during warm, humid periods, which speeds up bait consumption and elimination.
Modern professional roach treatments are designed to be safe for families and pets when applied correctly. We use targeted gel baits placed in cracks and crevices where children and pets don’t have access, not broadcast spraying throughout your home.
The gel baits we use have extremely low toxicity to mammals but are highly attractive to roaches. They’re applied in tiny amounts in specific locations—behind appliances, inside wall voids, and along baseboards where roaches travel but your family doesn’t. Once dry, treated areas pose no risk to household members.
We provide clear instructions about any temporary precautions, like keeping pets away from specific areas until products dry. Most treatments allow normal household activity within a few hours. Our Lake Pasadena Heights customers appreciate that we use the same products we’d use in our own homes with our own families—safety isn’t negotiable when you’re dealing with the people you care about most.
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