Few pests cause as much concern for New Jersey homeowners as cockroaches.
These resilient insects multiply quickly, contaminate food, trigger allergies, and are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional pest control.
At Callahan’s Termite & Pest Control in Brick, NJ, our team has spent over 25 years helping families and businesses control roaches and other pests through customized treatment plans that provide lasting control.
Roaches are more than just unpleasant—they’re a sign that conditions inside or around your property are attracting pests. Whether it’s excess moisture, food waste, or cracks in the foundation, these factors create perfect conditions for a cockroach infestation.
Signs of a Cockroach Infestation
A cockroach infestation often starts small but can quickly spread throughout your living space. Common signs include:
- Droppings that resemble black pepper or coffee grounds near food or inside cabinets
- Dead roaches or shed skins found in corners and behind appliances
- A persistent, unpleasant odor caused by their secretions
- Smear marks along walls, baseboards, and electrical outlets
- Egg cases hidden in cracks and crevices
If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to contact a trusted pest control service before the infestation grows into a severe infestation that threatens your clean environment and property value.
Why Cockroaches Are Hard to Eliminate
Cockroaches are survival experts. They can live for weeks without food, resist many insecticides, and hide in hard-to-reach areas like wall voids and under sinks. Their ability to develop resistance to certain active ingredients means that store-bought insecticide sprays or aerosol sprays often fail to achieve complete control.
Professional pest control for roaches uses targeted methods—such as insect growth regulators and high performing bait matrix systems—to break the cockroach life cycle and ensure long-term results.
Professional Pest Control Strategies for Roach Infestations
At Callahan’s Termite & Pest Control, our experts use a combination of modern techniques and safe products to eliminate cockroaches efficiently.
Inspection and Identification
Our pest control professionals begin by inspecting your property to identify the cockroach species and locate hidden nesting sites. Understanding the extent of the infestation guides the next steps for cockroach elimination.
Sanitation and Prevention
A clean environment is crucial for lasting control. Reducing food waste, sealing pet food containers, and repairing leaks removes key attractants that feed and hydrate roaches.
Baiting Systems
Cockroach bait and gel baits remain some of the most effective tools for controlling cockroach infestations. Our technicians use cockroach gel bait and granular baits that attract roaches to feed, carrying the active ingredient back to their colony. This method offers more complete control by targeting both visible roaches and hidden ones.
Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)
An insect growth regulator prevents roaches from reaching maturity or reproducing, gradually reducing the population over time. This approach works especially well when combined with other cockroach control products.
Dusts and Powders
In wall voids, electrical outlets, and cracks, products such as boric acid or diatomaceous earth can be used for longer-term protection. These materials dehydrate roaches upon contact, helping to eliminate roaches that avoid bait stations.
Traps and Monitoring
Sticky traps and cockroach traps help track progress and pinpoint active areas. Our team uses these to monitor treatment success and make adjustments for more effective control.
Cockroach Control for Commercial Properties
Businesses across Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties rely on pest control service programs to maintain health and safety standards. Restaurants, schools, and property managers can’t afford pest infestations that threaten cleanliness or compliance.
Our commercial cockroach control programs include scheduled inspections, baiting systems for indoor and outdoor use, and targeted treatments for hidden locations. By addressing problem areas before they worsen, we help business owners avoid costly shutdowns and protect their reputation.
Trust Callahan’s Termite & Pest Control for Complete Cockroach Elimination
For over two decades, our family-owned company has helped New Jersey homeowners and businesses achieve complete control over pest problems. From german roaches and american cockroaches to oriental cockroaches and wood cockroaches, we tailor each treatment plan for maximum effectiveness and safety.
If you’re dealing with a roach infestation or other insects like bed bugs or stored product pests, Callahan’s Termite & Pest Control can help you regain comfort and peace of mind. We serve Ocean County, Monmouth County, and Middlesex County with expert pest control services that deliver proven results and lasting protection.