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ARK-02 · El Paso, TX

Cockroach Control in El Paso

Find the source and control roaches where they hide and travel.

In El Paso

German cockroaches live indoors and concentrate around warmth, food, and moisture, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. American cockroaches often reach structures through drains, utility openings, or poorly sealed exterior areas. In El Paso, irrigation, potted plants, compost, sidewalk joints, and water-meter boxes can support outdoor cockroach activity even in a dry climate. Apartments and connected buildings also require careful monitoring because roaches can move through wall voids and shared service lines.

Species: German cockroach (Blattella germanica) · American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

Signs you have them

  • Live roaches at night around kitchens, bathrooms, or drains
  • Pepper-like droppings in cabinets, drawers, or appliance gaps
  • Egg cases, shed skins, or a persistent musty odor
  • Daytime sightings, which can indicate a larger infestation

How we treat it

  1. InspectIdentify the species, harborages, moisture sources, food access, and movement between rooms.
  2. TreatPlace targeted baits or other labeled products in cracks, voids, and active travel areas.
  3. SealClose pipe gaps, cabinet penetrations, door gaps, and other practical entry or transfer points.
  4. MonitorUse sticky monitors to measure activity and guide any work during the guarantee period.

What you can do today

  • Store food and pet food in sealed containers.
  • Clean grease and crumbs, and empty trash regularly.
  • Fix leaks and dry sinks, counters, and floor drains overnight.
  • Inspect grocery bags, boxes, and used appliances before bringing them inside.

Price

From$178

Cockroach control from $178 · 30-day guarantee

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Questions: Cockroaches

Why do I still see cockroaches after treatment?

Some activity can continue while hidden roaches contact bait or treated areas. Seeing roaches does not automatically mean the service failed, but the pattern matters. Keep sanitation and moisture corrections in place, avoid applying competing store-bought sprays, and report continued activity so ARK can review it within the 30-day guarantee.

Are German cockroaches different from American cockroaches?

Yes. German cockroaches are small, reproduce indoors, and usually cluster near kitchens and bathrooms. American cockroaches are much larger and often enter from drains, sewers, utility spaces, or exterior harborages. Correct identification matters because the inspection, placement of baits, moisture correction, and exclusion plan should match the species and its route into the building.

How should I prepare for cockroach treatment?

Clear counters, store exposed food, wash dishes, remove trash, and make areas beneath sinks and around appliances accessible. Do not move infested items into clean rooms. Preparation varies with the species and products selected, so follow the technician’s instructions about pets, children, cabinets, and when treated areas can be used again.