🎯 Small Cockroaches – Quick Answer:
Small cockroaches in Israeli apartments are almost always German cockroaches. Mezikis (License #2110) eliminates them with professional gel bait treatment. Call 054-686-3486 for fast service.
Small Cockroaches in Your Israeli Apartment
If you're seeing small, fast-moving brown cockroaches in your kitchen or bathroom — especially at night — you're almost certainly dealing with German cockroaches (Blattella germanica). These are Israel's most common indoor cockroach species and the primary cause of cockroach complaints in Israeli apartments. Understanding what you're dealing with is the first step to getting rid of them effectively.
German cockroaches are 1 to 1.5 centimeters long — roughly the size of a thumbnail. They're light brown with two dark parallel stripes behind their head. They favor warm, humid environments close to food and water, which is why they concentrate in kitchen cabinets (especially near the refrigerator and dishwasher), under sinks, and behind stoves. In Israel's typical apartment kitchens — often relatively compact and tiled — they find ideal conditions year-round.
Don't confuse small cockroaches with cockroach nymphs of larger species. Young Oriental or American cockroaches can also appear small but are generally darker (black-brown to reddish-brown) and found in different locations (drains, basements). If you're seeing tiny (2–5mm) dark insects in drains, these may be drain fly larvae or other insects rather than cockroaches.
Why Small Cockroaches Are Particularly Problematic
- Extremely rapid reproduction: A single female German cockroach produces 4–6 egg cases in her lifetime, each containing 30–40 eggs. A small infestation becomes a severe one within weeks.
- Hard to reach: Their small size lets them hide inside appliance motors, behind tiles, inside wall sockets — places impossible to spray.
- Contamination risk: They contaminate food and food preparation surfaces, triggering asthma and allergies.
- Resistance to DIY products: Most over-the-counter sprays are largely ineffective against resistant Israeli German cockroach populations.
How Mezikis Eliminates Small Cockroaches
Mezikis uses professional gel bait as the primary treatment for German cockroaches in Israeli apartments. The gel contains attractants and slow-acting insecticide — cockroaches that consume it carry the active ingredient back to the colony, where it spreads to other cockroaches through contact and cannibalism. This cascade effect is the only reliable way to reach cockroaches hiding deep inside appliances and wall voids.
Treatment is quick (typically 45–90 minutes for an apartment) and requires minimal preparation. You don't need to vacate the apartment for gel bait application. Mezikis recommends a follow-up visit 3–4 weeks later to ensure complete elimination and address any surviving nymphs from hatching egg cases.
How Much Does Small Cockroach Treatment Cost in Israel?
| Service | Price (NIS) |
|---|---|
| Gel bait treatment – small apartment (1–2 rooms) | From 350 NIS |
| Gel bait treatment – standard apartment (3–4 rooms) | From 450 NIS |
| Combined gel + spray (severe infestation) | 600–900 NIS |
| Follow-up visit | From 300 NIS |
Why Choose Mezikis for Small Cockroach Control?
- ✅ Licensed by Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection (License #2110)
- ✅ 4.9 stars from 770+ reviews
- ✅ Fast response – same day or next day service
- ✅ Eco-friendly options available
- ✅ Service warranty included
Frequently Asked Questions about Small Cockroaches
I only saw one small cockroach — do I really need professional treatment?
One visible cockroach typically means many more are hiding out of sight. German cockroaches are nocturnal and hide in groups — if you see one during daylight, there are likely dozens or hundreds in harborage areas. Early professional treatment when numbers are low is far cheaper than waiting until the infestation is severe.
Can small cockroaches make me sick?
Yes. German cockroaches contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria including Salmonella. Their shed skins and droppings are a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis — particularly in children. This is a health issue, not just a nuisance.
How do small cockroaches get into a new building?
German cockroaches are transported in grocery bags, appliance deliveries (especially secondhand), furniture, cardboard boxes, and even infested items from a moving truck. They can also enter via shared walls and pipes from neighboring units in Israeli apartment buildings.
Will blocking cockroach entry points solve the problem?
Exclusion (sealing gaps around pipes, installing door sweeps) helps prevent re-entry but won't eliminate an existing infestation. Gel bait treatment must come first to kill the existing colony. After treatment, Mezikis can advise on exclusion measures to prevent reinfestation.
Is gel bait treatment safe near children and pets?
Professional gel bait is applied in tiny amounts inside cabinet hinges and behind appliances — not on exposed surfaces. The products Mezikis uses are regulated and safe for use in homes with children and pets when applied correctly. Keep children and pets away from treated areas until the gel is dry/cured, as Mezikis will advise.
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