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American Cockroach Control in Kansas City

American cockroaches are the big reddish-brown roaches — up to two inches — that show up in basements, bathrooms and around floor drains. In Kansas City they usually come from the sewer system, not from something wrong in your kitchen.

Where they come from

They live in sewers, storm drains and damp crawlspaces and come up through floor drains, dry P-traps, cracked sewer lines and gaps around plumbing. Older homes and buildings near the river see more of them.

One or two in a basement in summer is common. Regular sightings mean an entry point that needs closing.

How we handle American roaches

We inspect drains, plumbing penetrations, the crawlspace and the sewer cleanout, treat the areas where they are harboring, and tell you which entry points to seal. For recurring sewer pressure, treatment is timed to the warm months when they are active.

What you can do

Run water in unused floor drains and sinks every week or two so traps stay full. Keep drain covers on, seal gaps around pipes, and reduce basement humidity.

American Cockroach Control in Kansas City — Common Questions

Does seeing an American roach mean my house is dirty?+

No. They come from sewers and outdoors. Unlike German roaches, they rarely breed in the living space of a home.

Why do they come up through the floor drain?+

A dry trap leaves an open path to the sewer. Keeping water in the trap and a cover on the drain closes it.

Can American roaches fly?+

They can glide short distances, especially in hot weather, but mostly they run.

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