German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Maury's a climate that varies significantly across this region, from Charlotte's hot, humid summers to genuinely cooler mountain conditions near Asheville keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. A mix of Charlotte-area suburban construction, historic mountain-town homes near Asheville, and coastal Southeastern NC housing, most on crawl-space or slab 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.