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In condos and apartment buildings, cockroaches move between units through shared plumbing, wall voids and trash chutes, so treating one unit rarely solves the problem. A building-wide program treats trash rooms, chutes, drains, mechanical rooms and perimeters on a schedule, treats affected units and their neighbors as work orders, and documents everything for the manager and board.
German cockroaches in one unit often mean activity in the units beside, above and below it. Palmetto bugs come in from drains, sewers and landscaping around the building. Both need a plan that covers the whole property, not just the unit that called.
Cockroach hot spots in multifamily and community buildings
- Trash rooms, compactor areas and trash chutes.
- Floor drains, laundry rooms and mechanical rooms.
- Units that share plumbing walls with an active unit.
- Clubhouse kitchens, pool restrooms and amenity buildings.
- Perimeter landscaping and irrigation boxes where palmetto bugs live.
How our building-wide cockroach program works
Inspect common areas and complaint units
We inspect the high-risk shared spaces and the units reporting activity, and identify the species.
Treat the source areas
Trash rooms, chutes, drains and perimeters are treated on the scheduled visit.
Treat units and neighbors
Active units and adjoining units are treated as work orders, with prep instructions for residents.
Report and recommend
Service reports note sanitation and maintenance issues, such as leaks and gaps around pipes, for the manager to address.
Our article on why palmetto bugs come inside is a useful handout for residents.
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Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
We provide cockroach control for Boynton Beach communities, cockroach control for Atlantis communities and cockroach control for Fort Lauderdale communities. From our base in Lantana we also serve Lantana, Lake Worth Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, plus dozens of other communities in Palm Beach and Broward counties. See all 49 service areas.
Condo and apartment cockroach FAQ
Why do cockroaches come back after a unit is treated?
They often move in from adjoining units or shared spaces. Treating common areas and neighboring units together stops the cycle.
Do residents need to prepare their units?
For German cockroach treatment, yes. We provide a short prep sheet the manager can send to residents.
Can you report by unit number?
Yes. Service reports can list units serviced and findings, which helps managers track repeat problems.
Do you handle cockroaches for restaurants and homes?
Yes. See commercial cockroach control and cockroach control for homes.
Request a complimentary site inspection
We’ll share what we find and recommend a plan. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
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