Cockroaches are one of the most resilient pests on the planet — and one of the most common in Brampton homes and businesses. They contaminate food, trigger asthma and allergies, and reproduce at a staggering rate.

Common Cockroach Species in Brampton

German Cockroach — The most common species in Brampton. Small (12–15mm), light brown with two dark stripes. Reproduces extremely fast — a single female can produce up to 300 offspring in her lifetime. Prefers kitchens and bathrooms.

American Cockroach — Larger (35–40mm), reddish-brown. Often found in basements, drains, and utility rooms.

Oriental Cockroach — Dark brown to black, associated with damp, cool environments like basements and crawl spaces.

Health Risks

Cockroaches spread salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens. Their droppings, shed skins, and saliva are potent allergens and a leading trigger of asthma attacks in children.

Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

• Small, dark, pepper-like droppings near food sources and under sinks
• Brown oval egg cases (oothecae) that can contain up to 50 eggs each
• Translucent shed skins near hiding spots
• A distinctive musty odour in heavily infested areas
• Daytime sightings (a sign of a large, established infestation)

Why DIY Cockroach Sprays Don't Work

Most consumer sprays are repellents — they cause cockroaches to scatter to untreated areas, spreading the infestation. German cockroaches have also developed significant resistance to pyrethroid-based insecticides. And eggs are protected from surface sprays.

What Professional Cockroach Extermination Involves

Professional treatment uses gel bait (cockroaches consume it and spread it to the colony), insect growth regulators (disrupting the reproductive cycle), and residual insecticides in cracks and crevices — not open surfaces.

How NH Pest Control Eliminates Cockroaches

Our service includes a full inspection, targeted gel bait application, crack and crevice treatment, IGR application, follow-up visits, and prevention advice.

One Cockroach Is Never Just One Cockroach

Contact NH Pest Control for a free cockroach inspection — our licensed technicians will identify the species, assess the infestation, and implement a treatment plan that actually works.