German cockroaches favor warm, humid spaces near food and water — kitchens, behind appliances, under sinks — and Splendora's a hot, wet climate with hurricane exposure and consistently high humidity most of the year keeps them active most of the year. American cockroaches, larger and reddish-brown, prefer basements, drains, and utility rooms. Housing spans older inner-Houston neighborhoods to newer subdivisions throughout the sprawling Gulf Coast metro.
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.