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Commercial cockroach control starts by identifying which cockroach you have, because the plan is different. German cockroaches breed indoors in kitchens, bars and break rooms and need a focused interior program. American cockroaches, the palmetto bugs of South Florida, come from drains, sewers, landscaping and dumpster areas. We inspect, treat the harborage, monitor activity and document each visit for your health inspection records.
Cockroaches can spread bacteria across food-contact surfaces and are a top reason for health inspection problems. For restaurants, hotels, hospitals and schools, one sighting by a customer, guest or parent can do lasting damage. Consistent service and good records are the defense.
Cockroach risks by type of business
- Restaurants, bars and commercial kitchens: German cockroaches in equipment, dish areas, drains and walk-ins.
- Hotels and hospitality: palmetto bugs near pool decks, lobbies and ground-floor rooms; German cockroaches in kitchens and laundry.
- Hospitals, clinics and assisted living: activity in kitchens, utility rooms and floor drains, where treatment has to be precise.
- Schools and daycares: cafeterias, kitchens and storage rooms.
- Offices, retail and industrial sites: break rooms, restrooms, loading docks and trash areas.
Want help with this at your property?
Call our office, book a complimentary inspection online, or request a call back. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
How our commercial cockroach program works
Inspection and identification
We inspect kitchens, drains, equipment, storage and exterior trash areas and identify the species.
Targeted treatment
We use gel baits, crack-and-crevice applications and growth regulators where appropriate, following the label for food-handling and sensitive areas.
Monitoring
Monitors in high-risk spots show us whether activity is dropping, and where it’s coming from.
Sanitation and repair notes
Our written service reports point out grease, moisture, gaps and storage issues that feed cockroaches, so your team can address them.
Restaurant operators can also use our restaurant pest prevention guidance, and our article on why palmetto bugs come inside explains the outdoor species.
Related services and reading
Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
We provide cockroach control for Boynton Beach businesses, cockroach control for South Palm Beach businesses and cockroach control for Jupiter Island businesses. 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.
Commercial cockroach FAQ
Why do German cockroaches keep coming back in our kitchen?
They breed fast and hide inside equipment and wall voids, and they can arrive with deliveries. Consistent treatment, monitoring and sanitation together are what break the cycle.
Can you treat without closing the restaurant?
In most cases yes. We schedule service around your hours and use treatments suited to food-service areas.
What records do we get?
A written service report after every visit, showing areas inspected, activity found, products used and recommendations.
Do you also handle cockroaches in homes?
Yes. Homeowners can see cockroach and palmetto bug 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.
Prefer an online estimate? We can do your estimate by phone, by text or from photos you send us.
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