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If You See a Cockroach In Daylight, There Are Usually Many More Hiding!
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How Do You Know It Is a Cockroach (Identification)
Colour
Light brown, dark brown, or reddish-brown.
Size
About 1 to 4 cm, depending on the species.
Description
Flat, oval body, long antennae, six legs, and a shiny shell. German cockroaches have two dark stripes behind the head.
Notes
Got a roach you can't identify? Take a photo and send it to us.
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Signs You Have a Cockroach Problem
You often spot the signs before you spot the roach:
- Droppings that look like black pepper or coffee grounds.
- Smear marks on walls or corners.
- A musty, oily smell that won’t go away.
- Egg cases (small, brown, capsule-shaped) in cabinets or behind appliances.
- Shed skins.
- Roaches running when you flip on a light at night.
- Roaches in the daytime, which usually means a bigger infestation.
Where Do Cockroaches Hide?
They like warm, dark, tight spaces near food and water. Alberta winters are too cold for most roaches to live outside. So the ones you find are living inside heated buildings, tucked into the warmest spots. Check these first:
- Behind and under the fridge, stove, and dishwasher
- Under sinks and around plumbing
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Cracks along baseboards and walls
- Bathrooms and laundry rooms
- Behind small appliances like toasters and microwaves
- Cardboard boxes and clutter
How Fast Do Cockroaches Multiply?
Faster than you’d think. One female can produce many egg cases in her lifetime. That’s why a couple of roaches can become a full infestation in just a few months. Here’s the life cycle:
- Egg: The female carries or drops an egg case holding dozens of eggs.
- Nymph: Small, wingless young that grow by shedding their skin several times.
- Adult: Fully grown and ready to breed, often within a few months in warm conditions.
Why Do I Have Cockroaches?
Roaches don’t mean your home is dirty. In multi-unit buildings, one unit’s problem can quickly become everyone’s problem. Here’s how they usually get in:
- Hitchhiking in grocery bags, boxes, used appliances, or luggage.
- Moving between units through shared walls and plumbing in apartments, condos, and townhouses.
- Food and water left out: crumbs, grease, dirty dishes, pet food, leaky pipes.
- Clutter and cardboard that gives them places to hide.
- Cracks and gaps around pipes and cabinets.
How Worried Should I Be About Cockroaches?
Health: Roaches can pick up bacteria and spread it over food and counters. Their droppings and shed skins can also trigger allergies and asthma, especially in kids.
Property damage: They don’t damage your home the way carpenter ants do, but they can ruin food, packaging, and sometimes electronics.
How fast it escalates: Quickly. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get rid of them.
How to Prevent Cockroaches
These steps help, but they won’t remove an infestation that’s already there. If you’re seeing roaches regularly, you’ll need professional treatment.
- Wipe counters and sweep floors every night.
- Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight.
- Store food, including pet food, in sealed containers.
- Take out garbage and recycling often.
- Fix leaks and wipe up water.
- Seal gaps around pipes and cabinets.
- Get rid of cardboard boxes and clutter.
- Check grocery bags, boxes, and used items before bringing them in.
Can You Get Rid of Cockroaches Yourself?
For one or two, maybe. For anything more, it’s tough.
Sprays and foggers often backfire. They can scatter roaches deeper into your walls and into other rooms, which makes the problem harder to treat. Many roaches also avoid or tolerate store-bought products.
Call a professional if:
- You see roaches during the day.
- You find egg cases or lots of droppings.
- They keep coming back after treatment.
- You live in an apartment or multi-unit building.
- Roaches are in more than one room.
Our Cockroach Control Process
- Inspect and identify. We check kitchens, bathrooms, and other hot spots, and identify the species.
- Treat. We use targeted treatments, such as gel baits and other products that work on roaches where they hide.
- Seal and exclude. We show you the gaps and conditions that are helping them, and what to fix.
- Monitor and follow up. Roaches don’t disappear overnight. We check back and treat again if needed.
- Report and guarantee. You’ll know what we found, what we did, and what to do next.
How Much Does Cockroach Control Cost?
Cockroach control at Major Pest Control starts at $495. Your final price depends on the species, how bad the infestation is, the size of your home, and how many follow-up visits you’ll need.
Living in an apartment, condo, or townhouse? Neighbouring units may need treatment too, which can affect the price.
Want an exact number? Get a free quote, and we’ll give you a clear price after assessing your home.
Our Service Areas for Cockroach Control
Cockroaches multiply fast and hide in the dark. Wherever you are, our local team is ready to help.
Cockroach Control in Edmonton
Spotted a roach in your Edmonton kitchen or apartment? There are usually more hiding nearby. We’ll bait and treat the problem areas until they’re gone.
Cockroach Control in Calgary
Roaches scurrying across your Calgary kitchen floor when the lights come on? We’ll use pro baits and treatments, with follow-up visits, to wipe them out.
Cockroach Control in Red Deer
Finding roaches in your Red Deer home or restaurant? Don’t wait; they breed quickly. We’ll treat every hiding spot and follow up until it’s clear.
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FAQs About Major Pest Control Services
Droppings that look like pepper, smear marks, a musty smell, or egg cases. Seeing roaches in the daytime is a strong sign.
They hitchhike in boxes and bags or travel between units. Cleanliness helps, but it doesn’t always keep them out.
Maybe, if it’s very small. Sprays and foggers often scatter them, so a larger infestation needs professional treatment.
They can spread bacteria and trigger allergies and asthma. The sooner you deal with them, the better.
It varies. Some homes need just a few visits, but follow-ups are normal because eggs hatch later.
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