Understanding Cockroaches
Cockroaches are fast-moving, nocturnal scavengers that eat a variety of materials, including food scraps, grease, and paper.
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Common Cockroach Hotspots
Cockroaches thrive in dark, hot, humid environments near food and water. Kitchens, basements, washrooms, are common.
Infestation Prevention
Start by eliminating food/water sources, maintaining strict sanitation, and eliminating hiding spots.
Signs of Cockroach Infestations
Cockroach activity can be identified by droppings that look like coffee grounds, shed skins, a musty or oily odour, and sightings of live roaches, especially in dark, damp areas at night.
These pests thrive in warm, hidden spaces such as behind appliances, inside cabinets, and under sinks.
Because they frequently move through unsanitary areas, they can spread bacteria, fungi, and allergens, contaminating food and surfaces, posing health risks.
Types of Cockroaches
There are several cockroach species, with the most common being the German and Oriental cockroaches. German cockroaches are small, light brown, and thrive indoors. Oriental cockroaches are black, slow-moving, and favour cool, moist spaces.
Points of Entry Into your Property
Cockroaches often invade homes and buildings by slipping through small gaps, cracks, and crevices in doors, windows, and foundations. German cockroaches mostly enter homes through human transport. They can also enter through drains, gutters, vents, and utility lines, using these pathways to travel between structures. Once inside, they seek out warm, humid environments with easy access to food and water, making kitchens, bathrooms, and basements prime infestation areas.
Cockroach Q & A
See some common questions below for some information that can help with your Cockroach Infestation
Cockroaches seek warmth, moisture, and food. They’re drawn to crumbs, grease, pet food, leaky pipes, and cluttered hiding spots. In the Greater Toronto Area, German and Oriental cockroaches are common culprits, thriving in kitchens, bathrooms, and damp basements.
Baits can help but are rarely enough alone. Cockroaches breed rapidly and often resist DIY methods. Results may take days to weeks, depending on infestation size. Professional treatments combine baits with targeted insecticides and growth regulators to manage all life stages of the pest.
To prevent cockroaches, maintain cleanliness by wiping counters, vacuuming, and taking out the trash daily. Starve them by storing food in airtight containers and never leaving pet food out overnight. Dry them out by fixing leaks and ventilating damp areas. Finally, block their entry by sealing cracks, gaps around pipes, and installing door sweeps.
Cockroaches are active year-round but thrive in warm, humid weather. In colder months, they retreat indoors for warmth and water. In the summer oriental cockroaches can be active on the exterior of homes. In the summer oriental cockroaches can be active on the exterior of homes. They look for heat and shelter within your home in the early fall months.
Yes, it is best to avoid overgrown vegetation or mulch near your property’s foundation—these provide hiding spots. Fix outdoor water sources (leaky hoses, clogged drains and gutters) and keep firewood stacked away from the house to reduce shelter opportunities.
Cockroach treatments performed by certified professionals are safe for children and pets. Aetna utilizes approved products and follow strict safety guidelines. To maximize safety, it’s crucial to keep children and pets away from treated areas and baited surfaces until the products are fully dry, as instructed by the technician.