German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Lincolnton's a four-season climate with generally mild winters and long, humid summers keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. A mix of historic intown neighborhoods and some of the fastest new-home construction in the Southeast, most on slab or crawl-space foundations.
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.