German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Pawtucket's a classic Southern New England climate — cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. Older wood-frame multi-family housing, much of it a century old, makes up a large share of the housing stock in this dense urban corridor.
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.