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Cockroach Treatment FAQs

Straight Answers About Cockroach Control in NYC

Whether you’re dealing with German roaches in your kitchen or American roaches (water bugs) in your basement, our experts have answers. Learn about treatment options, prevention tips, and what to expect during service. Final identification is always made by a licensed exterminator.”

  • Some species can glide or fly short distances, especially in warm weather..

  • Yes, up to a month — but only about a week without water.

  • They’re nocturnal, but heavy infestations can push them out during daylight.

  • German are small and infest kitchens; American are larger and often found in basements.

  • A single female can produce hundreds of offspring in a year.

  • Sprays kill visible roaches but don’t reach nests or eggs

  • No. Even spotless apartments can get roaches if neighbors have them

  • Kitchens, bathrooms, behind appliances, inside walls, and drains.

  • Yes, they can carry bacteria like salmonella and trigger asthma/allergies.

  • Roaches don’t need much food. Even crumbs, grease, or water in pipes can sustain them.