A cockroach infestation in Azalea usually traces back to a specific conducive condition: a leaking pipe, a gap behind a stove, cluttered storage near food. 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. Once established, an infestation spreads unit-to-unit in multi-family buildings through shared walls and plumbing chases.
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.