Cockroach extermination in Florida depends on which roach you see. German roaches are small, tan and have two dark stripes behind the head. They live and breed indoors, mostly in kitchens and bathrooms, and seeing them by day often means a large population. American and smokybrown roaches, called palmetto bugs, are large and live outside in mulch, palms, drains and attics, then wander in.
German roaches need inside treatment: gel baits in cabinet hinges and appliance gaps, insect growth regulators that stop young roaches from breeding, and dust in wall voids. Expect two or three visits a few weeks apart. Palmetto bugs are handled mostly outside, with a perimeter treatment, granules in mulch beds, and sealed gaps around doors, weep holes and pipes.
HomeGuide puts a cockroach exterminator at about $100 to $600, depending on the method, home size and how bad the problem is. Clean, dry kitchens help any treatment work. Fix dripping faucets, store food in sealed bins and take out trash daily while treatment is under way.
Technician insight
A palmetto bug in a Florida living room after a storm is common and usually not a sign of an indoor infestation. Small tan roaches in the kitchen by day are different. That pattern points to German roaches breeding inside and calls for a cleanout plan.
Cockroach Extermination Services
✓German Roach Cleanout
Gel baits, growth regulators and follow-up visits for roaches breeding in kitchens and baths.
✓Palmetto Bug Control
Outside perimeter and mulch treatment for American and smokybrown roaches.
✓Roach Exclusion
Door sweeps, weep hole screens and sealed pipe gaps to block roaches from outside.
✓Drain and Garage Treatment
Treatment for roaches living in floor drains, garages and utility rooms.
✓Apartment and Condo Roach Treatment
Treatment planned for shared walls, where roaches move between units.
Cockroach Extermination Cost in Florida
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Cockroach exterminator | $100 to $600 | HomeGuide range; method, home size and severity |
| One-time roach treatment | $200 to $350 | HomeGuide range; per visit |
| Monthly roach service | $50 to $100 | HomeGuide range; per visit for ongoing control |
Ranges are typical for Florida. The technician gives a written estimate before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call and describe the roach
Size, color and where you see them tell the technician which species it is.
- 2
Inspection
The technician finds harborage near water, food and warmth inside and out.
- 3
Written estimate
You get the plan, the number of visits and the price in writing.
- 4
Treatment and follow-up
Baits and growth regulators go in, then a return visit checks the bait and activity.
Pricing
German vs American roach