Roaches breed faster
than sprays work. We fix that.
Cockroaches develop resistance to most over-the-counter products, which is why the can under your sink keeps losing. We use targeted baits and treatments that reach where roaches actually live and shut down the breeding cycle. Locally owned, 35+ years of hands-on experience in St. Louis homes, and the first visit is a free on-site inspection.
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Different roach,
different battle plan.
A German roach infestation in the kitchen and an oriental roach problem around the basement drain are two different jobs – different baits, different placement, different follow-up. Identifying the species is the first step of the free on-site inspection. These are the three we see most in St. Louis.
Most common
German Roaches
Small, light brown, and the fastest breeders of the bunch – a few in the kitchen becomes an established infestation in weeks. They spread bacteria across counters and food prep areas, which is why speed matters. Baiting done right shuts the cycle down; spraying scatters them deeper into the walls.
Largest
American Roaches
The big reddish-brown ones – fast, capable of flight, and drawn to dark, humid spaces like basements, crawl spaces, and floor drains. They typically come in from sewers and outdoor harborage, so treatment targets the entry routes as much as the roaches themselves.
Basements & drains
Oriental Roaches
Dark brown to nearly black – the ones folks call “water bugs.” They live in damp areas: around basement drains, sump pumps, and under-slab moisture. Because moisture drives them, fixing the conditions is part of the treatment, not just the product.
We also handle brownbanded roaches and can tell you quickly whether what you’re seeing is actually a wood roach – an outdoor species that wanders in by accident, looks a lot like a German roach, and won’t breed in your home. That’s a one-minute identification on the free on-site visit, and it can save you a treatment you don’t need.
We treat where they live, not where you see them.
The roach on the counter is the one that lost. The colony is behind the fridge, under the dishwasher, inside the wall voids – and that’s where the treatment goes.
Free Inspection
A licensed Titan tech identifies the species and finds the harborage points – behind the refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher, under sinks, behind the shower and washing machine, around drains. We assess how established the population is before recommending anything.
Same day or next dayCustom Plan + Quote
We explain what species you have, where they’re living, and how we’d treat it – gel baits, targeted applications, and moisture fixes where the conditions are feeding the problem. Written quote on the spot, no pressure.
On the spotTreat & Follow Up
Roach work usually takes more than one visit – eggs hatch after the first treatment, and the follow-up catches that next generation. We schedule it as part of the plan so the population goes down and stays down, with free callbacks between visits on recurring plans.
Follow-up includedResistance is the problem. Consistency is the answer.
Cockroaches develop resistance to over-the-counter products quickly, and their reproduction rate means a handful of survivors restarts the whole problem. Professional treatment rotates products and methods so resistance doesn’t build – and the Home Shield plan keeps that pressure on year-round, with free callbacks between visits if roaches reappear. For restaurants, rentals, and other commercial properties, ask about Business Shield.
What people ask about roach control.
Does seeing a roach mean my house is dirty?
No. Roaches follow food, water, and warmth, and they travel between units, through plumbing lines, and in delivery boxes and grocery bags. Clean homes get them too. What cleanliness affects is how fast they establish – not whether they show up.
Why don’t the sprays I buy work?
Two reasons. Roaches develop resistance to over-the-counter products quickly, and sprays only hit the roaches out in the open – a small fraction of the population. Repellent sprays can also scatter roaches deeper into walls and adjacent rooms. Gel baits placed in the right spots get carried back into the harborage, which is what actually reduces the population.
Are roaches actually a health concern?
Yes, in two ways worth knowing about. They can spread bacteria across food prep surfaces as they travel between unsanitary areas and your kitchen. And roach droppings, shed skins, and saliva are a known allergy and asthma trigger – research shows symptoms tend to be worse for asthmatic kids in homes with roach activity. It’s a real reason to address an infestation promptly, not a reason to panic.
How many treatments does it take?
Usually more than one, and we’re upfront about that. Baits and treatments don’t affect eggs that have already been laid, so a follow-up visit catches the generation that hatches after the first treatment. The inspection will give you a realistic picture based on the species and how established the population is.
Are the treatments safe around kids and pets?
We use an Integrated Pest Management approach, applying products only where they’re needed and per label directions – gel baits go in cracks, voids, and behind appliances, out of reach of children and pets. Treated areas are typically reentry-safe once products dry. Mention any specific concerns during the inspection and we’ll walk you through exactly what goes where.
How fast can you get someone out?
For most pest situations in the St. Louis metro, we can have a technician on-site the same day or the next day, subject to availability. Call (314) 720-8857 for the fastest scheduling – it’s quicker than the contact form.
Ready to take the kitchen back?
Free on-site inspection. No obligation. A St. Louis tech who knows exactly which roach you’ve got and how to shut it down.