Cockroach infestations are a serious problem in BC homes and businesses — they contaminate food, spread bacteria, trigger allergies, and breed rapidly. Whether you’re dealing with a few cockroaches in the kitchen or a full infestation, Top Line Pest Control provides reliable, professional cockroach control services in British Columbia.
Cockroach Species Found in BC
German Cockroach
By far the most common cockroach species in BC homes, restaurants, and apartment buildings. Small (about 1.5cm), light brown with two dark stripes behind the head. They breed extremely rapidly — a single female can produce hundreds of offspring in her lifetime — and are almost always introduced via food packaging, secondhand appliances, or migration from neighbouring units.
Oriental Cockroach
Larger and darker than German cockroaches, Oriental cockroaches prefer cool, damp environments such as basements, drains, and crawl spaces. Less common in residential homes but found in commercial properties with floor drain systems.
American Cockroach
The largest common cockroach species — up to 4cm. Reddish-brown with a yellowish figure-eight pattern behind the head. Found primarily in large commercial buildings, sewers, and food processing facilities rather than in residential homes.
Our Cockroach Control Services in BC
- Full inspection to identify the species, extent, and all harborage areas
- Commercial-grade gel bait applied in precise harborage locations — inside cabinet hinges, under sinks, behind appliances, and along plumbing runs
- Insect growth regulator treatment to prevent eggs from developing
- Sealing recommendations for pipe penetrations and gaps that allow migration between units
- Follow-up visit at 2–4 weeks to confirm full elimination
- Service documentation for commercial clients requiring pest control records
Service Areas Across BC
We provide cockroach control services across Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and the rest of the Lower Mainland. Same-day service is available seven days a week.
See our full cockroach control services page for more. Call (604) 551-6504 or get a free quote today.