Cockroaches need three things to establish a colony: food, water, and warmth. Gomer's housing stock gives them exactly that. A mix of century-old Cincinnati neighborhoods and mid-century Dayton suburbs built around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Combined with Gomer's climate — a humid climate with hot summers and winters mild enough that snow cover is less consistent than up north — 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.