The German cockroach is the most common and most problematic cockroach in Ontario. It breeds rapidly, contaminates food, and triggers asthma. XtermaPro Pest Control eliminates infestations completely.
The German cockroach is small (12-15mm), light brown with two dark stripes on its back. It thrives in warm, humid environments kitchens and bathrooms in particular. A single female can produce 300-400 offspring in her lifetime, and German cockroaches develop resistance to insecticides over time, making professional treatment essential.
You likely have German cockroaches if you see:
German cockroaches spread bacteria including Salmonella and E. coli by contaminating food surfaces, utensils, and packaging. Their shed skins and droppings are a leading trigger of asthma and allergic reactions particularly in children. An infestation is a serious health concern, not just a nuisance.
Our German cockroach treatment uses professional-grade gel baits placed in the harbourage areas where roaches live and breed inside cabinets, under appliances, in wall voids. We pair this with an insect growth regulator (IGR) to break the breeding cycle. This approach eliminates the entire population including egg-carrying females.
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German cockroaches are small, about 13 to 16 mm, light brown, with two dark stripes behind the head. They prefer warm humid areas like the kitchen and bathroom, and they are usually the species in apartment buildings, restaurants, and condo high rises.
A single female produces up to 400 offspring in her lifetime, and the eggs hatch inside a case she carries with her. A small problem becomes a large one in weeks, which is why fast professional treatment matters.
Yes. We use targeted gel bait and insect growth regulator applied in cracks, hinges, and voids inside cabinets, not on food surfaces. You can cook and eat in the kitchen during treatment following our prep instructions.
Expect a sharp drop in activity within 7 to 14 days and full clearance within 30 to 45 days. Eggs are protected inside the case, so a follow up visit is scheduled to catch the next hatch before it matures.
Warmth, moisture, and food crumbs. They come in on grocery bags, used appliances, cardboard boxes, and through shared walls in multi unit buildings. Tightening these pathways is part of the prevention plan we leave with you.
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