Roach Control in Coral Gables, FL for Historic Homes, Estates and Apartments

Roach Control in Coral Gables

Coral Gables' 1920s and '30s Mediterranean Revival homes have coral rock, plaster, original wood floors and old plumbing, all of which leave small gaps that palmetto bugs and smoky brown roaches use to get inside. Many have crawl spaces, loggias and detached garages or guest quarters. Outside, the canopy, garden beds and leaf litter give roaches shelter right next to the walls. Barrel tile roofs, decorative wood eaves and old attic vents give smoky brown roaches a way into attics, and they're often found around the roofline and in gutters under big trees.

In Cocoplum and other waterfront estates, seawall landscaping, palms and boat storage give palmetto bugs plenty of cover. Downtown, along Miracle Mile and near the University of Miami, apartment and condo buildings face German cockroaches spreading between units. Busy restaurant districts like Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza add pressure on the surrounding blocks. In older apartment buildings with shared walls and trash areas, German roaches can spread quickly, and frequent student turnover near campus brings new roaches in with boxes and used furniture.

Roaches we treat in Coral Gables

• Palmetto bugs and smoky brown roaches from gardens and leaf litter
• German cockroaches in apartments and condos
• Crawl spaces and loggias in historic homes
• Detached garages and guest quarters
• Seawall landscaping and boat storage

Historic Homes

We use targeted treatments that don't damage original finishes, and check crawl spaces, old floor drains and the gaps where plumbing comes through plaster or coral rock walls. For estate homes in Cocoplum, we treat the seawall landscaping, garage, boat storage and the perimeter of the main house and any guest house, then treat inside where roaches appear. Loggias and covered terraces with stored cushions and furniture are another hiding spot we check. Crawl spaces under raised historic homes are inspected and treated where accessible, since palmetto bugs often live there before coming inside.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

We inspect first. We check crawl spaces, kitchens, baths and any guest house, identify the roach and explain how we'll protect original finishes. Detached garages on larger Gables lots are inspected as well.