If you’ve spotted a cockroach crawling across your kitchen floor, scurrying under the sink, or darting through your garage lately—you’re not alone. Roach activity is spiking across Georgia this summer, and it’s more than just a seasonal nuisance. It’s a statewide infestation driven by heat, humidity, and neglected entry points.
At Arete Pest Control, we’ve seen a surge in roach service calls in July 2025—from suburban homes in Alpharetta and Duluth to apartment buildings in Tucker and commercial kitchens in Lawrenceville. This isn’t just an isolated problem. It’s a full-blown seasonal surge.
Here’s why roaches are taking over Georgia properties this summer—and how we eliminate them at the source.
Why Georgia Summers Are Prime Time for Roaches
1. Heat and Humidity Create Perfect Breeding Conditions
Georgia’s summer climate—high temps and thick humidity—is ideal for cockroaches. Warm, damp environments speed up their life cycle, allowing populations to grow quickly in basements, crawl spaces, and wall voids.
2. Heavy Rain Drives Roaches Indoors
Storms and saturated ground force outdoor roaches to seek shelter inside. After a heavy rain, they often enter through cracks in foundations, under doors, or via drain lines—leading to surprise sightings in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages.
3. Food and Water Are More Accessible in Summer
Roaches are scavengers. In summer, people grill outdoors more, leave pet food bowls on patios, or generate more food waste. Even a few crumbs or standing water near your fridge or dishwasher can draw them in.
The Most Common Roaches in Georgia
Not all roaches behave the same. Knowing what species you’re dealing with helps determine the most effective control strategy:
American Cockroaches – Large, reddish-brown, and often found in basements, sewers, or utility rooms.
German Cockroaches – Smaller, tan with dark stripes. Thrive in kitchens, apartments, and restaurants.
Smokybrown Cockroaches – Often found in attics, gutters, and around exterior lighting. Attracted to moisture and warmth.
Oriental Cockroaches – Also known as “water bugs.” Prefer damp crawl spaces and often enter from drains or pipes.
Why DIY Roach Control Fails in Georgia
DIY sprays and bait traps may kill a few visible roaches, but they rarely eliminate the infestation. Here’s why:
Roaches hide deep—in cracks, behind appliances, under flooring, or inside walls
They reproduce rapidly—one female can produce hundreds of offspring
Store-bought solutions don’t address entry points, nesting areas, or egg capsules
Plus, some species like German roaches develop resistance to over-the-counter products. In most cases, by the time you see one or two roaches, dozens more are hiding nearby.
How Arete Pest Control Gets Rid of Roaches—Fast
We use a multi-stage approach designed to eliminate the entire infestation:
Thorough Inspection – We identify the species, entry points, and nesting zones
Targeted Treatment – Our professionals apply industry-grade, non-repellent insecticides that roaches carry back to the colony
Baiting + Dusting – In hard-to-reach voids like wall cracks, switch plates, or plumbing access points
Entry Point Sealing – We help you block future access routes
Sanitation Guidance – We advise on food storage, water sources, and clutter removal to reduce attraction
Best of all? Our treatments are safe for families and pets, while still delivering powerful, long-term results.
Real Cities. Real Roach Problems. Real Results.
We’ve successfully treated roach infestations in:
Alpharetta, GA – Single-family homes with crawl spaces and nearby woods
Duluth, GA – High-rise condos and older properties with poor drainage
Tucker, GA – Apartments and duplexes with kitchen infestations
Lawrenceville, GA – Commercial kitchens and restaurants requiring deep, discreet treatments
No matter where in Georgia you live, if roaches are showing up—you need expert help now.
Don’t Wait—Roaches Only Get Worse
Roaches spread bacteria, contaminate food, and trigger allergies and asthma—especially in children and the elderly. The longer you wait, the bigger the infestation becomes.
At Arete Pest Control, we don’t just kill what you see—we eliminate the problem at its source, and help make sure it doesn’t come back.
Call Arete Pest Control Today for Roach Control in Georgia
If you’re tired of battling cockroaches this summer, it’s time to call in the professionals. Arete Pest Control offers fast, effective, and discreet roach control for homes and businesses across Georgia.
Stop the spread. Call us today for a free consultation and take your home back—for good.
