Cockroach CONTROL
Woodland | Davis | Dixon | Winters
Cockroach Control
Cockroaches are one of the most common — and hardest to get rid of — household pests in our area. They hide in tight, dark places during the day and come out at night to feed. Store-bought sprays usually only kill the roaches you can see and can scatter the rest deeper into the home.
Our cockroach control service starts with identifying the species and finding where the roaches are hiding and breeding. We inspect kitchens and bathrooms, behind and under appliances, inside cabinets, around drains and pipes, and in garages, basements, and crawl spaces. Then we use targeted baits and crack-and-crevice treatments in the places roaches actually live, not just where you saw one.
Because egg cases can hatch after the first treatment, follow-up visits are often needed — especially for German cockroaches.
Cockroach Prevention
If cockroaches are an ongoing problem at your property, you should consider our ongoing cockroach prevention service. This starts with a thorough inspection of your property, including the exterior, interior, kitchen and bathrooms, garage, attic, and crawl space.
Once that is done, we will provide you with a written plan for prevention. The plan will list the entry points and conditions found by the inspector and the steps to correct them — sealing cracks around pipes and doors, fixing leaks and moisture problems, storing food in sealed containers, cleaning up grease and crumbs, and scheduled treatments as needed.
Our residential pest control is available as monthly, bi-monthly, and one-time treatments.
Most Common Cockroaches In Our Area
The most common cockroaches in our area are German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches, Oriental Cockroaches, and Turkestan Cockroaches.
German Cockroaches
German cockroaches are the roach you are most likely to find in a Sacramento-area kitchen. They are about 1/2 inch long, light brown, with two dark stripes behind the head. They prefer warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms, and hide behind appliances, inside cabinets, and in wall voids. They multiply faster than any other species here — the female carries her egg case, holding roughly 30 to 40 eggs, until they are about to hatch. They can contaminate food and food preparation areas, and their droppings and shed skins can trigger allergies and asthma.
American Cockroaches
American cockroaches are the largest common species, 1 1/2 to 2 inches long, reddish-brown with a yellowish band behind the head. They are often called “sewer roaches.” They live in sewer lines and storm drains, then come up through floor drains, garages, and gaps around pipes, especially in hot weather. They are commonly found in basements, crawl spaces, garages, and utility areas, and can fly short distances.
Oriental Cockroaches
Oriental cockroaches are about 1 inch long, shiny and very dark brown to black; females are nearly wingless. They are often called “water bugs” because they need a lot of moisture. In our area, that usually means crawl spaces, drains, basements, leaky irrigation, and thick mulch. They are slower-moving than other roaches and prefer cool, damp places.
Turkestan Cockroaches
Turkestan cockroaches have become one of the most common outdoor roaches in parts of California, including the Sacramento area. They live outside in yards, planters, irrigation boxes, and under mulch and debris, and wander indoors in search of food and water, especially in warm weather. They look similar to Oriental cockroaches but are more active outdoors and around the outside of the home.
About Us
Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is fully licensed and insured to provide professional quality services at affordable rates. Since 1980, we have committed ourselves to uphold high moral standards and work ethics, provide friendly customer service, and execute superior quality workmanship consistently. Our technicians possess the advanced training, years of experience, and extraordinary skills in all aspects of our industry that make them more than qualified to perform any task associated with our services. At Woodland-Davis Termite and Pest Control, Inc. we utilize premium quality products and equipment exclusively offered to licensed professionals to ensure our valued customers receive nothing less than maximum results.
