German Cockroach Pest Page – The Most Persistent Pest in Florida Homes

Meet the Enemy: German Cockroach (Blattella germanica)

German roaches are among the most stubborn, unsanitary, and unwelcome pests in Spring Hill and across Florida. They hide in cracks, multiply at shocking rates, and are nearly immune to store-bought sprays. If you’ve seen one — there are likely dozens more.

What Makes Them So Hard to Kill?
– One female can produce up to 30,000 offspring in a year.
– They hide in warm, tight areas: under refrigerators, inside microwaves, behind baseboards.
– They’ve developed resistance to many over-the-counter insecticides.
– Roaches can live a week without their head and a month without food.

RexPest’s Proven Approach:
– Bait and gel application where roaches feed and breed.
– Dust formulations for voids and outlets.
– Non-repellent residual sprays that kill without alerting others.
– Deep crack-and-crevice treatments in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages.

Horror Stories from the Field:
1. A rental home in Spring Hill had roaches nesting inside *every* appliance. When we opened the microwave, over 100 roaches scattered. Our technician treated the wiring voids and instructed the tenant to replace the microwave — it was too far gone.
2. One customer had a roach-infested coffee machine. Every time it was turned on, the heat would send dozens fleeing. We pulled the unit apart and found egg sacs under the water tank.
3. An elderly homeowner was being bitten in their sleep — not by bed bugs, but by German roaches seeking moisture near their eyes and mouth.

Fun Facts & Trivia:
– Roaches have been around for over 300 million years — longer than dinosaurs.
– They can hold their breath for 40 minutes.
– A group of roaches is called an “intrusion.” Fitting, isn’t it?

Homeowner Tips:
– Avoid using bug bombs — they often scatter the infestation.
– Don’t leave pet food out overnight.
– Vacuum crumbs and wipe counters regularly — especially in hidden corners.
– Seal trash cans and clean under the fridge often.

Common Hurdles in Treatment:
– Residents continue using sprays that repel rather than kill, breaking bait effectiveness.
– Lack of access to infested zones like behind cabinets or broken appliances.
– Food and clutter attract roaches faster than treatments can work.
– Improper sanitation during the treatment window disrupts effectiveness.

Our Advice:
Roaches don’t go away on their own — and DIY efforts often make the problem worse. RexPest’s professional German roach treatment breaks the breeding cycle, wipes out nests, and creates a long-term barrier.

Schedule Your Free Roach Inspection Today – Before the next generation hatches.