German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Cape Elizabeth's a coastal New England climate with real seasonal variation, moderated somewhat by the surrounding water. keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. Housing spans centuries-old maritime homes to newer coastal construction, most built with real New England winters in mind.
Because sanitation and moisture are almost always part of the problem, our process pairs targeted gel-bait treatment with a review of what's drawing roaches in — a leak, exposed food storage, cluttered voids. Broadcast sprays just scatter a colony; bait placed at the harborage site eliminates it. A follow-up visit confirms results.