Initial Inspection
Our trained technicians will inspect your home or business to locate any conducive pest conditions and identify the species, entry and/or harborage areas.
Pest Control WV will determine the treatment method based on species and findings during the inspection. Time and Cost depends on species and infestation.
Cockroach Treatment
Pest Control WV will Treat and set monitors in areas that we suspect the roaches are established in order to determine infestation levels and additional harboring areas. This information helps us to effectively manage cockroaches quicker than Non-IPM approaches.
We have many treatment options available to help work to eliminate even the toughest cockroach infestations in hard to access areas.
Follow Up/Monitoring
When we have determined the presence of cockroaches in a certain location, we will perform spot treatments in addition to monitoring effectively flushing the pests out of hiding to lower the level of infestation and drive out other possible infestation areas.
We will utilize multiple modes of action to ensure all life cycles are treated and long lasting residual is applied.
Stress Free Guarantee
Pest Control WV guarantees their work. We continually evaluate our technicians, tools, products and methods to ensure we are competing with the industry's best available on the market.
In addition, we offer a Residential Pest Assessment or Commercial Pest Assessment add on which can be purchased at a discount and conducted during treatment. Pest Assessments give you the knowledge to prevent future pest outbreaks through maintenance and physical intervention.
Cockroach Solutions for Your Home & Business
Cockroaches in the home are never a good sign. Since there are a few different species of cockroaches local to our area, we always like to schedule a Free Inspection in order to identify the species and provide the following steps for elimination.
American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana): Large (up to 3 inches), reddish-brown, and often found in basements, sewers, and drains.
Some examples of Other Cockroaches covered
- German Cockroach (Blattella germanica): Small, light brown with two dark stripes behind the head. They are the most common indoor species, preferring warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
- Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis): Dark brown to black, often called "water bugs" due to their preference for damp, cool areas.
- Brown-Banded Cockroach (Supella longipalpa): Smaller, brownish, and prefer warmer, dry locations like upper cabinets or electronics.
- Smokybrown Cockroach (Periplaneta fuliginosa): Large, dark brown, and capable of flight, often found in trees, shrubs, and mulch.
COCKROACH CONTROL IN WEST VIRGINIA (AMERICAN, SMOKY BROWN & ORIENTAL)
While the German cockroach is the most common indoor species, West Virginia homeowners also encounter several larger cockroach species that typically originate outdoors and invade structures seeking food, moisture, or shelter.
COMMON SPECIES IN WV
American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana): The largest common cockroach, reddish-brown, up to 1.5 inches long. Often found in basements, crawlspaces, utility tunnels, and around floor drains. Despite the name, it likely originated in Africa and arrived in the U.S. via shipping.
Oriental Cockroach: Dark brown to black, about 1 inch long. Prefers very cool, damp environments — floor drains, crawlspaces, and underneath slab-on-grade areas. Sometimes called a "water bug."
Smoky Brown Cockroach: Mahogany brown, about 1.25 inches. Common in wooded areas of WV; enters homes through gaps around rooflines, attic vents, and utility penetrations.
HOW THEY ENTER YOUR HOME
- Floor drains and sewer line gaps (American and Oriental cockroaches)
- Gaps around utility pipes entering the foundation
- Attic vents, ridge caps, and gaps in soffits (Smoky Brown)
- Under exterior doors with worn threshold seals
- Firewood brought inside from the woodpile
WHERE TO INSPECT
Basements and crawlspaces are the primary habitat for these species. Check floor drains, sump pump pits, along foundation walls, and inside utility chases. For smoky brown roaches, inspect the attic and around the roofline exterior.
HOMEOWNER PREVENTION TIPS
1. Install drain covers or screens on floor drains in basements and utility areas.
2. Seal gaps around all utility penetrations into the foundation with hydraulic cement or expanding foam.
3. Keep crawlspace vents clear but screened, and address standing water or moisture issues.
4. Replace worn door sweeps and threshold seals on exterior doors.
5. Stack firewood away from the house and inspect it before bringing it indoors.
6. Eliminate leaf litter and debris piles near the foundation.
HOW WE TREAT OUTDOOR-ORIGINATING COCKROACHES
Because these species live primarily outdoors or in structural voids, treatment focuses on the exterior perimeter and entry points as much as the interior. Pest Control WV applies residual barrier treatments around the foundation, treats crawlspace areas, and addresses any interior harborage sites. Exclusion recommendations are provided to prevent re-entry.
Some examples of areas covered
- Pest Control in Residential Homes
- Pest Control In Air BnB and Rental Homes
- Pest Control in Apartments and Multi-Unit Housing
- Pest Control In Care Homes and Medical Facilities
- Pest Control in Club Houses and Halls
- Pest Control in Convenience Stores and Quick Service
- Pest Control in Courthouses and Government Buildings
- Pest Control In Factories and Warehouses
- Pest Control in Firehouses and Police Stations
- Pest Control in Food Production and Service
- Pest Control in Funeral Homes and Places of Worship
- Pest Control in Offices and Public Buildings
- Pest Control In Schools and Daycare Facilities
- Pest Control in Shopping Plazas and Storefronts
- and more...
Did you Know?
All cockroaches are fast-moving insects that can fit in tiny cracks and crevices, which helps them evade control and other predatory insects and find shelter, one of the three basic needs of all living things. Cockroaches are scavengers and will feed on anything including human food, leather, glue, and even the dead bodies of other Cockroaches, similar to Carpenter Ants behavior.
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Pictures of Cockroach Infestation Evidence
