You’ll sleep better knowing those roaches aren’t multiplying behind your appliances. No more jumping when you flip on the kitchen light at night. No more embarrassment when guests come over.
Our professional roach baiting systems don’t just kill the roaches you see—they eliminate entire colonies hiding in your walls and cabinets. Within a week, you’ll notice the difference. Within two weeks, your roach problem becomes a memory.
The relief is real when you can open your pantry without worrying what’s going to scurry out.
Around The Clock Pest Service is a family-run business serving Weeki Wachee Gardens and surrounding Hernando County communities. When you call, you work directly with the owner—not a call center or rotating technicians.
We understand Florida’s unique roach challenges because we live here too. German cockroaches thrive in our humid climate, and palmetto bugs are just part of life near the Nature Coast. That’s why we’ve built our reputation on fast, honest service with real results.
Over 100 five-star Google reviews from your neighbors prove we deliver what we promise. BBB accredited since 2022 with proper Florida licensing, we’re not going anywhere.
First, we inspect your property to identify the roach species and locate their hiding spots. German roaches love warm, humid areas around appliances and under sinks. American cockroaches often enter through plumbing or from outdoor harborage areas.
Next, we strategically place professional-grade bait stations and apply gel baits in cracks and crevices where roaches feed and travel. These baits target the entire colony, including roaches you never see. We also apply insect growth regulators to disrupt their breeding cycle.
Finally, we return for follow-up visits to monitor progress and retreat areas as needed. Most customers see dramatic results within the first week, with complete elimination typically achieved within 2-3 visits.
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Your roach control service includes a thorough property inspection, targeted baiting systems, and growth regulators to prevent future generations. We treat both interior and exterior areas, focusing on kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points where roaches commonly travel.
In Weeki Wachee Gardens, we often encounter Florida woods cockroaches (palmetto bugs) that wander in from the lush outdoor vegetation common in our Nature Coast community. These occasional invaders require different treatment than German roaches that breed indoors.
We provide detailed prevention advice specific to Florida’s climate, including moisture control tips and exclusion recommendations. Our treatments are safe for families and pets, and we’re available 24/7 for urgent situations—even on weekends.
There’s no real difference—”water bug” is just a nicer name people use for large cockroaches, especially American cockroaches and palmetto bugs. These are the big, reddish-brown roaches you might see after heavy rains in Weeki Wachee Gardens.
True water bugs are aquatic insects that don’t infest homes. What people call water bugs are actually American cockroaches that prefer moist environments like sewers, drains, and areas with plumbing leaks. They’re occasional invaders that come inside looking for food and shelter, unlike German cockroaches that establish breeding colonies indoors.
Even spotless homes can have roach problems, especially in Florida’s humid climate. German cockroaches often hitchhike inside on grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or used furniture. Once inside, they only need tiny food particles and moisture to survive.
Florida’s year-round warmth means roaches stay active constantly, unlike colder states where winter kills outdoor populations. Heavy rains common in our area drive outdoor species like palmetto bugs inside seeking shelter. Roaches can also enter through plumbing connections, especially American cockroaches that travel through sewer systems.
Your cleanliness helps control them, but professional treatment is usually needed to eliminate established populations that hide in wall voids and appliance motors.
Professional gel baits combined with insect growth regulators provide the fastest, most effective German roach elimination. Unlike sprays that only kill roaches on contact, baits target the entire colony including hidden roaches you never see.
German roaches share food through trophallaxis, meaning poisoned roaches contaminate others when they return to harborage areas. Growth regulators prevent juveniles from reaching reproductive maturity, breaking the breeding cycle. This combination typically shows dramatic results within 7-10 days.
DIY sprays and foggers often make problems worse by scattering roaches to new areas without eliminating the source population. Professional baiting systems are specifically formulated to attract German roaches and eliminate colonies at their core.
Start by eliminating moisture sources—fix leaky pipes, don’t leave standing water in sinks, and use exhaust fans when cooking. German roaches can survive 42 days without food but only 12 days without water, so moisture control is critical in Florida’s humid climate.
Store all food in airtight containers, clean up crumbs immediately, and wipe down counters nightly. Pay special attention to areas behind appliances where grease and food particles accumulate. German roaches are attracted to heat and humidity from dishwashers, refrigerators, and other appliances.
Seal cracks around plumbing and electrical penetrations with caulk. Inspect grocery bags and cardboard boxes before bringing them inside, as these are common ways German roaches enter homes. Regular professional treatments provide the best long-term prevention.
Absolutely. Commercial properties face unique roach challenges due to food preparation areas, multiple entry points, and constant customer traffic. A single roach sighting can damage your reputation and result in health department violations.
German cockroaches multiply rapidly in commercial kitchens where heat, moisture, and food sources are abundant. They hide in equipment motors, behind grease traps, and in storage areas during the day. Regular professional treatment prevents small problems from becoming major infestations.
We provide discreet service that won’t disrupt your business operations. Our commercial roach control includes detailed documentation for health inspections and ongoing monitoring to maintain pest-free conditions. Early intervention is always more cost-effective than dealing with established infestations.
Initial treatments typically provide 3-6 months of control for most roach species, but results vary based on infestation severity and environmental conditions. German roach populations may require follow-up treatments every 2-3 months initially, then quarterly maintenance.
Florida’s climate means roaches stay active year-round, so ongoing prevention is important. Outdoor species like palmetto bugs may require seasonal treatments, especially during summer months when populations peak. Heavy rains can drive new roaches inside, requiring additional treatments.
We customize treatment schedules based on your specific situation and roach species present. Most customers opt for quarterly service to maintain long-term control and catch new problems early. Our treatments target roach harborage areas and breeding sites for lasting results, not just quick knockdown of visible roaches.
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