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Before you call: 5 things to know
A quick guide to get the most out of your call.
- An automated assistant answers first and connects you to a local pest control company.
- It usually takes about a minute, so stay on the line.
- A specialist will ask about your pest, your home, and your zip code to match you with the right service.
Be ready to describe what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. A photo from a safe distance helps.
- Small (under ¾ inch), tan with two dark stripes behind the head, mostly in kitchens and bathrooms: likely a German cockroach
- Large (1½ to 1¾ inches), reddish-brown to black: often called “palmetto bugs.” They usually live outdoors and wander in
Source: UF/IFAS
- Many companies offer both.
- One-time treatment: can make sense for an isolated problem.
- Ongoing plan (often quarterly): can make sense when pests keep coming back.
- Ask what each option includes, and whether re-treatments between visits are included.
- Price depends on your home, your location, the pest, and the service.
- Initial service: usually higher, because the first visit includes an inspection and the most work.
- Recurring price: monthly or quarterly, if you choose an ongoing plan.
- Ask about contract length and how to cancel.
- Are you licensed in Florida?
- What products will you use, and can I see the label?
- When is it safe to go back in, and is it safe around kids and pets?
- What happens if pests come back?
- What’s the contract length, and how do I cancel?
- Is this an indoor or outdoor species? The treatment is different.
Have ready: your zip code, good times for a visit, and whether you have pets or kids at home.
One cockroach egg case can hold 30 to 40 eggs. Call early for the best chance at a same-day appointment.
Guide content based on guidance from UF/IFAS, the CDC, and the EPA. Local Home Services is a referral service that connects you with independent pest control companies.
What happens when you call
Quick question
An automated assistant answers and asks what pest you’re dealing with.
Connected to a local company
We connect you with a pest control company that serves your zip code. This usually takes about a minute, so stay on the line.
Talk through your options
Ask about pricing, scheduling, and one-time or ongoing plans. You’re under no obligation.
Why call through Local Home Services
- One call, matched with a pest control company that serves your zip code
- Talk with a local specialist about your options, with no obligation
- Ask about same-day or next-day appointments
- One-time treatments and ongoing plans are both commonly available
- Free to call
You’re not alone: about half of U.S. homeowners hired a pest control professional in the past year.
Source: NPMA / The Harris Poll, 2026 survey of 1,389 U.S. homeowners.
Signs of a roaches problem
- Live roaches scattering when you turn on a light at night
- Pepper-like droppings in cabinets, drawers, and along baseboards
- Brown, capsule-shaped egg cases in corners and under appliances
- A lingering musty smell in kitchens or bathrooms
What a pest control provider does
A provider identifies the species and finds the nesting and moisture sites — behind appliances, in wall voids, and around drains.
They treat those areas with targeted baits and products, and address the entry points and moisture that let roaches thrive.
For heavier infestations they’ll often recommend a follow-up to break the breeding cycle.
Why it pays to act now
Roaches spread allergens and bacteria across the surfaces where you prepare food, and a handful can become an infestation within weeks.
Treating early is far easier than clearing an established population.
Ready to take care of it?
One quick call and a local pro takes care of it — often same-day.
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