Cockroach Control
Cockroach Exterminator in Detroit, MI
Seeing roaches in your kitchen at night? Pest City USA provides same-day cockroach extermination for homes, apartments and businesses across Detroit and Metro Detroit. Our MDARD-certified technicians find where roaches are hiding and breeding, treat the source, and come back for the next generation before it takes over.
We’re based at 18665 West 8 Mile in Detroit, so we can usually get a technician to you the same day you call.
- Same-day and emergency service
- Treatments placed where children and pets can't reach
- Programs for minor and severe infestations
- MDARD-certified technicians
- 100+ Google reviews
Know Your Roach
Cockroaches We Treat in Detroit Homes
and Businesses
Three species cause most cockroach calls in Metro Detroit. Each one hides in different places, so we identify the species before we treat.
Most common indoors
German Cockroach
- Size
- ½–⅝ inch
- Color
- Light brown, two dark stripes behind the head
- Found
- Kitchens and bathrooms in houses and apartments
Largest
American Cockroach
- Size
- Up to 2 inches
- Color
- Reddish-brown
- Found
- Basements, floor drains and crawl spaces; often comes in from outside
Waterbug
Oriental Cockroach
- Size
- About 1 inch
- Color
- Shiny black or dark reddish-brown
- Found
- Damp basements and crawl spaces
Warning Signs
Signs You Need a Cockroach Exterminator
Cockroaches hide during the day, so by the time you see one, there are usually many more out of sight. Call us if you notice:
- Roaches out in daylight, which often means a large population
- Droppings that look like black pepper or coffee grounds
- Brown, capsule-shaped egg cases behind appliances or in cabinets
- A musty, oily smell in cabinets or the pantry
- Dark smear marks along walls and baseboards
- Roaches coming up through sink, tub or floor drains (why roaches come up through drains)
Spotted a roach today?
Same-day appointments are usually available across Detroit, Southfield, Warren and nearby cities.
How It Works
Our Cockroach Treatment Process
We treat where roaches live and breed, not just where you see them.
01
Inspection
We check kitchens, bathrooms, basements, drains and appliances to find where roaches hide and to identify the species.
02
Targeted Treatment
We treat cracks, crevices and hiding spots instead of spraying open surfaces, using gel baits and insect growth regulators.
03
Prep & Aftercare
We tell you what to clear before the visit and what to avoid afterward, such as store sprays that keep roaches away from bait.
04
Follow-Up
Egg cases protect eggs from most treatments, so we come back for newly hatched roaches. On Hot Shot, this is on day 10.
05
Prevention
We show you the entry points and moisture problems, like dry drain traps and gaps around pipes, so roaches don’t come back.
Most customers see results within 7–10 days. Full elimination depends on how large the infestation is and on sanitation.
Why Store-Bought Sprays Don't Stop Roaches
Sprays kill the roaches you can see, but most of the colony stays hidden in wall voids, behind appliances and under sinks. Egg cases protect the eggs, so new roaches keep hatching after you spray.
Foggers and repellent sprays can also push roaches into other rooms or into a neighbor’s unit. If you use them before a professional visit, roaches may avoid the bait we place. That’s why we ask you to stop DIY spraying before your treatment.
Cockroach Control for Apartments, Restaurants and Businesses
Apartments and rentals. German cockroaches travel through shared walls and plumbing, so treating one unit is often not enough. We can work with your landlord or property manager to treat neighboring units too.
Restaurants and commercial properties. We treat restaurants, offices, warehouses and other commercial buildings across Detroit, and we can schedule service around your business hours. See our industrial pest control services.
Programs & Pricing
Cockroach Control Programs and Pricing
We offer three programs, matched to how bad the infestation is. Your technician confirms the right program and final price after the inspection.
Minor or early-stage
Hot Shot
$250 initial
+ $50 day-10 follow-up if needed
- Day 1 flush-out treatment
- Day 10 follow-up for newly hatched roaches
- Post-treatment evaluation
Light to moderate
Guardian 6
$55 /month
+ $199 initial · 6 months
- Day 1 flush-out treatment
- Monthly targeted treatment
- Ongoing monitoring
- Month 6 evaluation
Severe infestations
Total Eradicator
$50 /month
+ $149 initial · 12 months
- Deep flush-out treatment
- Monthly treatment
- High-frequency monitoring
- Full property audit at month 12
Before We Arrive
How to Prepare for Your Cockroach Treatment
A little preparation helps the treatment work faster.
- Put food away and clear the countertops.
- Empty the cabinets under the kitchen and bathroom sinks.
- Stop using store-bought sprays and foggers before the visit.
- Keep pets and children away from treated areas until they are dry.
- Fix leaking taps and pipes, because roaches need water to survive.
Service Areas
Cockroach Exterminator Service Areas
We provide cockroach control across Detroit and Metro Detroit, including:
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FAQs
Cockroach Control FAQs
Our Hot Shot treatment for minor problems is $250, with a $50 day-10 follow-up if needed. Guardian 6 is $199 to start plus $55/month for 6 months. Total Eradicator is $149 to start plus $50/month for 12 months. Your technician confirms the price after inspection
Most customers see results within 7–10 days. Full elimination depends on the size of the infestation and on sanitation. Severe infestations need monthly treatment.
Yes. We place treatments in cracks, crevices and bait spots that children and pets can’t reach. Keep them away from treated areas until they are dry.
Store sprays only kill the roaches you can see. Eggs inside egg cases survive, and the colony keeps breeding in hidden spots. Our follow-up visits target the roaches that hatch after the first treatment.
Yes. American and Oriental cockroaches often come up through dry floor drains, sink drains and gaps around pipes. Read how to seal roaches out of your drains.
Yes. Call (248) 791-2209 or book online, and we can usually send a technician the same day. See our same-day services.
Yes. German cockroaches spread between units through shared walls and plumbing. We can work with your landlord or property manager to treat neighboring units.
Get Rid of Cockroaches Today
Don’t wait for a few roaches to become a kitchen-wide problem. Call Pest City USA or book online,
and a certified technician can usually be at your Detroit home the same day.