German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Cedar Valley's a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, shaped by the surrounding Wasatch Mountains and Great Salt Lake keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. Suburban homes with basements dominate here, built over decades of steady Wasatch Front population growth.
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.