If you woke up to a roach on the counter or found pepper-like droppings under the sink, today’s the day to act. How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Florida isn’t about spraying and hoping—it’s about removing food, water, and shelter while placing precise, professional treatments where roaches actually live and travel. At Superior Spray, we pair science-backed pest control with a simple Monday routine that gets fast relief this week and keeps momentum going all season.

Florida’s warmth and humidity keep cockroaches active year-round. Over the weekend, small moisture leaks, crumbs that drift under appliances, and a full trash bin can tip the balance from “occasional sighting” to “nightly visitors.” German cockroaches thrive indoors in kitchens and bathrooms where they can stay close to food and water. Larger species like American and smokybrown roaches start outside—mulch, valve boxes, dense shrubs, and gutters—then slip through roofline gaps, utility penetrations, and loose thresholds, especially after heavy rain pushes them from soggy harborage.

German cockroaches are small, tan-brown with two dark stripes behind the head; you’ll spot them near hinges, cabinet seams, and under-sink voids. American cockroaches (“palmetto bugs”) are larger and reddish-brown, often drifting indoors from exterior harborage. A quick ID shapes the plan. For a science-based look at what really works, UF/IFAS outlines German cockroach control tactics—inspection, sanitation, and bait-first strategies—that match our field practice: UF/IFAS: German Cockroach IPM. The EPA’s homeowner guide also explains safe, effective controls and why targeted methods beat broadcast indoor spraying: EPA: Controlling Cockroaches. If allergies or asthma are a concern, the CDC summarizes the cockroach–asthma connection here: CDC: Cockroach Allergens and Asthma.

We get the urge to empty a can of spray—but broad, over-the-counter applications can repel German cockroaches deeper into walls, spread the population, and contaminate surfaces where professional baits should work. Skip carpet-bombing and switch to a smarter Monday rhythm: dry the moisture, remove the food, seal the gaps, then let targeted baits and crack-and-crevice work do the quiet heavy lifting.

• Dry the sources: Fix slow drips, insulate sweating pipes, and run bath/kitchen fans; wipe kitchen and bathroom sinks dry before bed so roaches don’t have a nighttime water stop.
• Nightly reset: Clear counters, run the disposal, empty indoor trash, and store pantry and pet foods in airtight containers; crumbs and residues keep colonies fed.
• Clean the edges: Vacuum crumbs beneath/behind refrigerators, ranges, and dishwashers; remove grease film near the cooktop where German roaches often forage.
• Seal the easy entries: Install door sweeps where daylight shows; caulk around plumbing and utility penetrations; repair torn window, soffit, and gable screens that invite in larger “palmetto bugs.”
• Reset the perimeter: Keep mulch at about 2 inches and pull it a few inches off the slab; clear gutters and redirect downspouts away from foundations so edges dry fast after storms.
• Thin dense vegetation: Trim shrubs and palms touching siding and rooflines; shaded, wet edges create roach harborage and help rodents (rats and mice) move unseen.
• Monitor, don’t guess: Place a few sticky monitors (out of reach of kids/pets) inside cabinets and behind appliances to track trends between visits; note where and when you see activity.
• Save samples, skip aerosols: If you find egg cases or multiple roaches, save a few for identification—and avoid broadcast sprays that can disrupt professional baiting.

At Superior Spray, we start with inspection—species ID, harborage mapping, and pressure points. Then we place gel baits precisely in hinges, corners, under-sink voids, and along appliance lines, and we layer in insect growth regulators (IGRs) to break life cycles. We use crack-and-crevice applications where needed and avoid broad, open-air interior spraying. This approach respects your family and pets while accelerating population collapse. Early on, you might notice increased movement as baits disrupt nesting zones—that’s normal, brief, and a sign the plan is working.

For homeowners wanting deeper context on safer, effective methods, the EPA’s guide is a practical companion: EPA: Controlling Cockroaches. And if asthma is on your mind, the CDC’s overview explains how better sanitation and fewer roaches reduce indoor allergen exposure: CDC: Cockroach Allergens and Asthma.

Many indoor problems start outdoors. That’s why our plans often connect interior cockroach control with exterior resilience. Through lawn spraying, we address turf pests and moisture imbalances that keep foundation edges soggy. Our shrub tree care trims dense plantings away from siding and rooflines to restore airflow and faster dry-down. In shaded, perpetually damp pockets, moss spraying improves light and drying, and tree injections strengthen trees from the inside out—reducing stress, leaf drop, and debris that create roach cover. Healthier plants and drier edges mean fewer harborage zones and fewer “launchpads” to your doors and windows.

Where food, moisture, and clutter support cockroaches, rodents often follow. If you’re noticing droppings in the garage or hearing attic noise, we can fold rodent exclusion into your plan—screening attic and gable vents with chew-resistant mesh, sealing utility penetrations, tightening door sweeps, and trimming roofline bridges so rats and mice hit a wall. The same moisture along foundations that draws roaches can also encourage termites; we’ll flag wood-to-soil contact, heavy mulch, and slab-soaking irrigation and schedule a termite inspection when needed. If travel introduces bed bugs—true hitchhikers with a different playbook—we’ll design a specialized program that coordinates with your broader pest prevention plan without conflict.

First, we listen—where you’re seeing activity, when it started, and what’s changed around the home. Next, we inspect, identify, and lay out a step-by-step plan: targeted baiting and crack-and-crevice work, simple home adjustments that amplify results, and follow-ups to confirm population decline. We’ll also look outside for drainage, mulch depth, and plant density that set the stage for indoor issues. If you’ve been up late searching “pest contro” on your phone after a surprise kitchen sighting, we’ll make your next step simple and effective.

We’re Florida-first and results-focused. Our team blends precise, low-odor materials with practical home habits and landscape moves that hold up through heat, humidity, and storm season. Because homes rarely face a single threat, we integrate services across your property: pest control for cockroaches and other household intruders, rodent exclusion to keep rats and mice out, and species-matched strategies for termites. Outdoors, we reduce pressure before pests reach your thresholds with lawn spraying, shrub tree care, moss spraying, and tree injections. One plan, one team, fewer pests.

When you connect moisture control, better sealing, and nightly sanitation to targeted treatments, roaches lose ground quickly—and stay gone. At Superior Spray, we pair interior precision with exterior resilience so your kitchen gets quieter, your air feels cleaner, and your week starts calm. Whether you need urgent cockroach help or a year-round pest prevention plan that also shields your home from rodents (rats and mice) and termites—and strengthens your landscape with lawn spraying, shrub tree care, moss spraying, and tree injections—we’ll tailor a solution that fits your property and budget.

If you’re exploring home health care options, let’s talk about what support looks like for your situation. Call 863-682-0700