Small roaches and large roaches are different calls
Small roaches around appliances, cabinets, and sink areas can point to a different issue than a large roach coming from a drain or exterior gap. Describe size, color, time of sighting, and where they scatter.
Food areas need plain detail
Kitchens, restaurants, break rooms, trash areas, grease, cardboard, pet food, and drains should be mentioned without embarrassment. Roach problems are about conditions and access, not just cleanliness.
Apartment and restaurant calls can involve neighbors or schedules
Shared walls, plumbing chases, laundry rooms, deliveries, dumpsters, and business hours can affect the plan. If a property manager, tenant, or employee must provide access, say that on the call.
Why foggers are usually a bad first move
Foggers can push roaches deeper into cracks and may miss the areas that matter most. Call first with what you see behind appliances, under sinks, around drains, and near stored food.
Common questions
Are roaches always a cleanliness issue?
No. Moisture, shared walls, deliveries, drains, and access points can all contribute.
Should I use bug bombs?
Call before relying on foggers. They can make the problem harder to address.