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Common signs include mostly nighttime sightings, small droppings, egg cases, an unusual odour, or insects near warm and humid areas.

They generally prefer darkness and remain hidden during the day in cracks, appliances, cabinets and other harbourage.

One sighting alone cannot determine the size of a problem. An inspection can check for additional signs and harbourage.

Common locations include behind refrigerators and stoves, under sinks, inside cabinets, around plumbing, in cracks and near heat and moisture.

Cleaning reduces available resources, but cockroaches can also arrive in boxes, bags or appliances, or move from a neighbouring unit.

Yes. Construction voids, cracks and openings around pipes can provide harbourage and travel routes.

Yes. In multi-unit buildings they can move through cracks, plumbing routes, service spaces and other connections between units.

Daytime activity can occur when harbourage is disturbed or crowded. It is a reason to inspect the situation carefully.

Depending on the species and size, they may look like tiny dark specks or fine particles near harbourage and travel routes.

It is a protective case containing multiple eggs. Finding one is an important sign of activity and reproduction.

Access to water is important to them, so kitchens, bathrooms, leaks and condensation can make an area more favourable.

These locations often provide heat, darkness, narrow cracks and sometimes food or moisture.

They may hide around the motor, seals and spaces beneath or behind the appliance. These areas are commonly checked during inspection.

They can travel between contaminated areas and food or surfaces. Open food should be protected and surfaces kept clean.

Avoid moving potentially infested items to other rooms, protect food, reduce accessible water and note where and when you saw it.

Professional help is especially useful when sightings repeat, droppings or egg cases are present, or multiple units may be involved.

The inspection looks for signs, harbourage, travel routes, food and water sources and building openings so the treatment plan can be targeted.

The method depends on the building and activity found. A plan may combine targeted treatment, monitoring, sanitation recommendations and follow-up.

Preparation depends on the method selected. Follow the specific instructions provided before service rather than moving everything unnecessarily.

Not necessarily. Follow the preparation instructions for your treatment; excessive preparation can sometimes move insects or make service more difficult.

That depends on the products and methods used. Your technician should provide the applicable access and re-entry instructions.

Always tell the technician about children, pets or other special circumstances so instructions and the service plan can be adapted.

Timing varies with the species, infestation level, building, access to harbourage and occupant cooperation. Follow-up may be required.

Eggs, inaccessible harbourage, movement between units or continuing food and water sources can make monitoring and follow-up necessary.

Untreated harbourage, food or water, newly hatched insects or movement from a neighbouring unit can maintain or restart activity.

Some activity can persist during the control period. Follow the instructions provided and report changes during follow-up.

They may reduce sightings in some situations, but an established or multi-unit infestation can require inspection and a more complete strategy.

Uncoordinated applications can change insect movement and make assessment harder. Tell the technician about anything already applied.

They are mainly useful for detection and monitoring. By themselves they may not address the source or harbourage of an infestation.

Reduce crumbs and food residue, store food securely, repair leaks, remove garbage regularly and seal appropriate openings.

Yes. Reducing access to water and excess moisture can make the environment less favourable and support the control program.

Sealing can reduce harbourage and movement, especially in multi-unit buildings, but it should complement rather than replace needed treatment.

Keep food in closed containers, clean residue and avoid leaving food or dirty dishes accessible overnight.

Yes. Insects or egg cases can hide in boxes and other items. Inspect articles coming from a higher-risk location before bringing them inside.

Yes. Appliances provide warm, tight hiding spaces. Careful inspection is recommended before bringing a used appliance indoors.

Yes. In multi-unit properties, adjacent units and travel routes may need to be evaluated for lasting control.

Yes. Commercial service must account for food areas, operating schedules, sanitation and site-specific requirements.

Yes. Plans can be adapted for offices, warehouses and other commercial buildings based on activity and operating constraints.

Tell the landlord or property manager. A coordinated approach may be needed because cockroaches can move between units.

It depends on the extent of activity and building layout. Adjacent units may need to be checked when movement between units is possible.

Treatment can begin, but identifying harbourage, resources and entry routes helps address factors that keep the problem going.

They can persist with limited food, particularly when water is available. Resource control should therefore accompany treatment.

Outdoor temperature should not be relied on to eliminate an infestation inside a heated building.

Yes, especially in cracks, hinges, undersides and tight spaces near an active area. Items being moved should be inspected carefully.

Avoid unnecessarily moving items into unaffected areas because insects or egg cases can be carried with them.

A progressive reduction in sightings and monitoring captures is useful evidence. Follow-up helps confirm progress and adjust the strategy.

Control is judged by the absence of continuing signs over the follow-up period rather than a single day without a sighting.

Follow-up depends on the situation and proposed plan. Larger infestations and multi-unit buildings often benefit from checking progress.

Price depends on factors such as building type, extent of activity, number of units and the service plan required. An assessment can clarify the scope.

It can vary with floor area, operating constraints, activity level and the monitoring frequency required.

Yes. Early action can make it easier to identify harbourage and limit spread before activity increases.

Reproduction and available harbourage can allow activity to increase. Acting on early signs can help limit progression.

A focused approach emphasizes harbourage, travel routes, monitoring and building conditions that can sustain activity.

Use the city list on this website to open your local page and find the telephone number assigned to your service area.

Yes. Use the contact form or call your local number and describe the sightings, building type and affected areas.