Cockroaches need three things to establish a colony: food, water, and warmth. Brigantine's housing stock gives them exactly that. Housing here ranges from centuries-old capital-region homes to newer shore-town and suburban development. Combined with Brigantine's climate — a climate shaped by proximity to the Atlantic and the Delaware River, milder in winter than the dense northern suburbs — indoor cockroach pressure rarely lets up on its own.
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.