If you’re looking for Palmetto bug control in Riverview, FL you’ve come to the right place!

Consolidated Pest Control is an area expert in controlling Palmetto bugs.

You may be aware that a Palmetto bug is actually a nickname for a cockroach, most often the American cockroach, and that they are also frequently called waterbugs.

Palmetto Bugs are the largest of the cockroach species that typically infest homes and other buildings. They are most often found in dark and damp to wet areas, such as basements and around drains, which is why they are also commonly called waterbugs.

Perhaps one of the most frequent places to find Palmetto bugs is in dark warehouse basements, especially by the drains. They are most often seen scattering when an item is moved, such as a pallet sitting over a drain.

However, just because they are most commonly found in warehouses, does not mean that they don’t infest homes. Infestations most often occur when there is heavy rainfall and flooding present that drives the bugs to find a new home. Once indoors, they migrate to the most moist areas they can find, such as around leaky pipes, the basement, and in the bathroom and kitchen.

Signs of Palmetto bug infestations in homes:

Seeing many bugs (unlike other species, Palmetto bugs typically prefer dark, damp buildings like warehouses, over homes)
Little brown specks (feces) in hidden areas of your home, such as under the sink
Egg casings, usually found in hidden areas.