Household Insects · Year-round
Waterbug Control in Dayton, OH
'Waterbug' in Ohio usually means an oriental cockroach coming up from a drain, sump, crawl space or sewer lateral. They favor cool, damp, dark spaces and are a strong signal that there is a moisture or plumbing route into the house.
Signs you have waterbugs
- Large, dark, slow roaches in basements, laundry rooms and near drains
- Sightings after heavy rain or when a sump runs
- A musty odor in the lowest level of the house
How we treat it
- 01
Drain, sump and crawl-space inspection
- 02
Crack-and-crevice plus void treatment at the source
- 03
Exterior perimeter barrier at foundation entry points
- 04
Moisture and drain-cover recommendations
Waterbugs questions Dayton homeowners ask
- How fast can you get out for waterbugs?
- Most Miami Valley calls are scheduled within the same week, and stinging-insect emergencies are often handled same or next day. Ken schedules the visit himself when you call.
- Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
- Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied by a licensed applicator (ODA #12706), placed where pests travel rather than where your family does. We will tell you exactly how long to stay off treated surfaces.
- Do I have to sign a contract?
- No. One-time service, quarterly and monthly programs are all available, and nothing auto-locks you in. Quarterly customers get free re-treats between visits.
Talk to the owner
Need waterbugs handled this week?
Call Ken Packard directly. Free quote, honest answer, and a licensed technician on your schedule — including Saturdays.
(937) 432-0002
bugsoruspestcontrol@yahoo.com · ODA License #12706