You’re not just getting rid of a few roaches—you’re reclaiming your peace of mind. When we finish treating your New Port Richey home, you’ll sleep better knowing those disease-carrying pests aren’t multiplying behind your walls or contaminating your kitchen surfaces.
No more jumping when you flip on the bathroom light at night. No more worrying about what guests might see if they open your pantry. Professional roach control means you can cook, eat, and live in your home without constantly checking over your shoulder for the next roach sighting.
The difference between our treatments and store-bought sprays? We eliminate the breeding cycle that keeps bringing them back, while those DIY solutions just scatter roaches to new hiding spots in your walls.
We’ve been handling New Port Richey’s toughest roach problems for over 14 years at Around The Clock Pest Service. We’re the family-run company that actually answers the phone when you call—even on weekends.
Every roach treatment is handled by the owner, not a rotating crew of technicians who don’t know your property. That means consistent service and someone who takes personal responsibility for solving your pest problem completely.
New Port Richey’s humid climate makes roach control more challenging than other parts of the country, but we’ve built our reputation on understanding exactly how German roaches, palmetto bugs, and American cockroaches behave in Florida homes. Our state-certified treatments target the specific species causing problems in your neighborhood.
First, we identify exactly which roach species you’re dealing with and locate their harborage areas—the hidden spots where they’re actually breeding. German roaches hide differently than palmetto bugs, so the treatment approach changes based on what we find.
Next, we place professional-grade bait systems in strategic locations where roaches travel but your family and pets won’t encounter them. These baits work differently than anything you can buy at the store—roaches carry the treatment back to their nests, eliminating entire colonies including eggs and juveniles.
We follow up within 30 days to assess results and retreat any areas where you’re still seeing activity. Most New Port Richey homes see dramatic reduction within the first week, but we stay involved until the problem is completely solved.
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Our roach control service covers everything from single-family homes to restaurants and office buildings in New Port Richey. We handle German roach infestations in apartment complexes, palmetto bug problems in warehouses, and American cockroach issues in commercial kitchens.
Each treatment includes professional baiting systems, crack and crevice applications, and insect growth regulators that prevent juvenile roaches from reaching breeding age. We also identify entry points and provide specific recommendations for eliminating the moisture and food sources that attract roaches to your property.
New Port Richey’s location near the Gulf Coast means higher humidity levels that roaches love, especially during summer months. Our treatments account for these local conditions, using moisture-resistant baits and targeting the specific areas where Florida roaches seek shelter during heavy rains or extreme heat.
There’s no difference—”water bug” is just what people call American cockroaches (palmetto bugs) to make them sound less disgusting. These large, reddish-brown roaches are the ones you typically see after heavy rains in New Port Richey, often flying toward porch lights or scurrying across bathroom floors.
Real water bugs are aquatic insects that live in ponds and streams, not in your house. If you’re seeing large brown insects in your home, especially near sinks, bathtubs, or after storms, those are American cockroaches that need professional treatment.
The confusion happens because American cockroaches are attracted to moisture and often enter homes through plumbing, giving them their “water bug” nickname. But calling them water bugs doesn’t change the fact that they carry bacteria, trigger allergies, and multiply quickly if not properly controlled.
Cleanliness helps, but it won’t keep roaches out entirely in Florida’s climate. Roaches need three things: food, water, and shelter—and even the cleanest homes provide all three. Tiny crumbs behind appliances, condensation under sinks, and warm spaces behind water heaters create perfect roach habitats.
German roaches can survive on soap residue, toothpaste, and even the glue in book bindings. American cockroaches often enter through drains or cracks in foundations, especially during New Port Richey’s rainy season when they’re seeking dry shelter.
Your neighbors’ pest problems also become your pest problems in apartment complexes or closely-spaced homes. Roaches travel through shared walls and plumbing, so even if your unit is spotless, you can still get infested from nearby units that aren’t properly treated.
Professional gel baits eliminate German roach colonies faster than any DIY method because they target the breeding cycle, not just individual roaches. Store-bought sprays actually make the problem worse by scattering roaches to new hiding spots and making them bait-shy.
German roaches are the most challenging species because they reproduce incredibly fast—one female can produce 300,000 offspring per year. The fastest elimination requires baits that roaches carry back to their harborage areas, killing juveniles and egg-carrying females before they can reproduce.
Most New Port Richey homes see significant reduction within 5-7 days with professional treatment, but complete elimination takes 2-3 weeks as the bait works through the entire colony. Trying to speed up the process with additional sprays or treatments usually backfires by making surviving roaches avoid the bait stations.
Start with moisture control—fix leaky faucets immediately and wipe down sinks after use. Roaches can survive weeks without food but only days without water, so eliminating moisture sources is more important than perfect cleanliness in Florida’s humid climate.
Store all food in identifyed containers, including pet food, and clean up cooking spills the same day they happen. Pay special attention to grease buildup behind stoves and crumbs that fall into cracks between appliances and countertops—these are prime German roach feeding areas.
Seal gaps around plumbing and electrical outlets where roaches enter from wall voids. In New Port Richey’s older homes, these entry points are common and often overlooked. Even tiny gaps provide highway access for roaches moving between rooms and from neighboring units in multi-family buildings.
DIY treatments work for minor problems with occasional roaches, but if you’re seeing multiple roaches or finding them during daytime hours, you need professional intervention. Daytime sightings usually indicate overcrowded harborage areas—meaning you have a serious infestation that’s beyond what store-bought products can handle.
Professional treatments use commercial-grade baits and growth regulators not available to consumers. More importantly, we know where to place treatments for maximum effectiveness and how to identify the specific species causing your problem—German roaches require different strategies than American cockroaches.
The biggest advantage of professional service is follow-up treatments and warranty coverage. If roaches return after our treatment, we retreat at no charge. DIY approaches often provide temporary relief followed by reinfestations that are harder to control because surviving roaches become bait-averse.
Treatment costs depend on your property size, infestation severity, and the roach species involved, but most New Port Richey homes range from basic service calls to comprehensive treatment programs. We provide quotes over the phone after discussing your specific situation—no need for high-pressure sales visits.
German roach treatments typically cost more than American cockroach service because they require more intensive baiting and follow-up visits. Commercial properties and severe infestations need customized treatment plans that may include multiple service visits and specialized equipment.
The real cost comparison isn’t between professional service and DIY products—it’s between solving the problem correctly the first time versus months of frustration with temporary fixes that don’t work. Most customers find that professional treatment actually costs less than repeatedly buying store products that don’t eliminate the source of the problem.
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