German Cockroach

 The German Cockroach, often referred to as the “Kitchen Roach”, is the smallest of roaches found in the US. It’s usually 5/8” long in the adult stage and has two dark longitudinal streaks on the head of the body. They are mainly found inside the house and usually infest areas where water and heat are present such as dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets. German Cockroaches can be difficult to control because they nest and live in areas that are hard to reach.

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Richard Boyd couldn’t have seen where his vision would one day lead the small Pasadena pest control company he purchased in 1958. Forty years later the company has grown to become a source of effective, affordable products for professionals and homeowners across the country in partnership with Makhteshim Agan Industries. 

Starting as local pest control company, Ford’s Pest Control grew to become Ford’s Chemical and Service in 1976. Later, in 1985, Control Solutions, Inc. (CSI) was created to distribute Ford’s products to the professional and consumer markets. 

Ford’s success and growth in formulating PCO, Animal Health and Consumer products drew the attention of Roussel, which acquired Ford's in 1989. Following the sale, Control Solutions continued the tradition of local customer service thorugh it’s four Solutions Stores. 

Offering professional pest control products, equipment, swimming pool chemicals, equipment, pet supplies, dog & cat foods,Solutions has become a trusted source for answers and products to both professionals and homeowners. 

Today the four Houston-Pasadena area Solutions Stores continue serving professionals and homeowners by remaining true to Richard Boyd’s original vision from 1958: seek out and distribute effective and economical solutions for customers.