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Palmetto Bugs in Hudson, FL: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
# Palmetto Bugs in Hudson, FL: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
If you have lived in Hudson, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, or anywhere in Pasco County, you have encountered a palmetto bug. These large, fast-moving cockroaches are Florida most common household pest complaint.
What Is a Palmetto Bug?
Palmetto bug is a Florida colloquial term for the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana). They are the large, reddish-brown roaches typically 1.5 to 2 inches long that appear in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and around exterior doors and drains.
Despite their reputation, palmetto bugs are not a sign of a dirty home. They are attracted to moisture and warmth, and Florida climate makes every home a potential target.
Why They Keep Coming Back
The most common reason treatments fail is that homeowners treat the symptom rather than the source. Consumer sprays kill on contact but provide little residual protection and no colony-level control.
Professional Products That Work
Advion Cockroach Gel
Advion by Syngenta is the gold standard for cockroach control, used by virtually every professional pest control company in Florida. A small amount of gel placed in cracks and crevices is highly attractive to cockroaches. They feed on it and carry it back to harborage areas, providing colony-level control.
Demand CS
Demand CS uses microencapsulation technology that makes it stick to surfaces and release slowly over time. Applied as a perimeter spray around the exterior of your home, it creates a long-lasting barrier that kills palmetto bugs before they enter.
Combination Approach
Use Advion gel indoors for existing roaches and Demand CS outdoors for perimeter protection. This is the same two-product approach licensed pest control companies use.
Where to Buy Palmetto Bug Products in Pasco County
Hometowne Pest Control Supplies at 7428 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 carries Advion Cockroach Gel, Demand CS, Gentrol IGR, and everything else you need for a complete roach program. We are the only dedicated pest control supply store in Pasco County.
Call us at (727) 863-3395 — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm.
Hometowne Pest Control Supplies · 7428 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 · (727) 863-3395
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