German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Alsea's a temperate marine-influenced climate with heavy winter rainfall and comfortable, mild summers keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. A mix of older wood-frame homes and newer suburban construction, most without air conditioning given the historically mild summers, and prone to moisture issues given the rain.
We start with an inspection to identify the species and the source — sanitation issue, moisture problem, or entry point. Treatment centers on gel bait placed in cracks, voids, and under appliances, not broadcast spraying, since German cockroaches in particular have developed resistance to many surface sprays. A follow-up visit confirms the bait is working and the population is dropping.