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A Roach Getting in Your Car Is More Common Than You Think

Brown cockroach crawling on a leather steering wheel inside a car

You open the car door, reach for the seat belt, and see a roach disappear beneath the console. Now you are left wondering whether it crawled inside a few minutes ago or has been hiding there for days. A roach getting in your car can happen even when the interior looks clean. Large outdoor roaches […]

Are Roaches Actually Dangerous to Your Health?

Dead cockroach lying on its back on a floor beside a red warning triangle and 'Pest Control' graphic

Finding a roach near your stove or pantry is more than an unpleasant surprise. Cockroaches can contaminate food, leave allergens in household dust, and create problems for people with asthma or indoor allergies. So, are roaches dangerous? They can be, especially when they are breeding inside the home. The main cockroach health risks come from […]

Florida Wood Cockroach: ID and Seasonal Habits

Several small brown cockroaches crawling on decaying wood next to a green leaf

Homeowners are frequently startled by the large, outdoor Florida wood cockroach when it appears near sheds, patios, mulch beds, garages, or storage areas. Often referred to as a skunk roach or palmetto bug, this species generally flourishes outside in shaded, damp environments full of decaying organic material. When environmental factors attract these cockroaches near a […]

Cockroaches in Florida: Types and Seasonal Habits

Small brown cockroach crawling near a chrome drain stopper in a white bathroom sink

Cockroaches in Florida are active through much of the year because our weather gives them what they need: warmth, moisture, food, and shelter. Some roaches live mostly outdoors and wander inside through gaps, drains, garages, and patios. Others, especially German cockroaches, can breed indoors and become a larger problem if they are not treated correctly. […]

Why American Cockroaches Come Up Drains in West Palm Beach

american cockroach in drains

American cockroaches come up drains in West Palm Beach homes because they live in the sewer system and find their way inside through plumbing connections that aren’t properly sealed. This is a different problem from roaches entering through gaps around doors or windows, and it requires a different solution. UF/IFAS Extension’s cockroach management guide notes […]

Signs of a German Cockroach Infestation in Palm Beach Apartments

Several small brown roaches and many dark droppings along a white baseboard and dark floor

A German cockroach problem in an apartment can start quietly. You may see one roach near the sink at night, then notice specks in a cabinet, a faint odor under the refrigerator, or tiny roaches near the dishwasher. In Palm Beach apartments, shared walls, plumbing lines, trash rooms, and warm indoor spaces can make the […]

Light Brown Cockroach: A South Florida Guide

Light brown cockroach on a light countertop with a blurred plate of food in the background

When early indicators of a light brown Cockroach presence are overlooked, the resulting issues can become quite expensive. Discover when to contact Native Pest Management for assistance.