I'm so sorry you had to deal with this...having to face a fear head-on with no warning is soooo scary.
about your FL apt. it reminds me of this episode of "infested" that i saw, which i had to stop because it was just too much for me!

This may sound silly, but i wonder if Billy the Exterminator has any tips on his web site or anything, and also he is in Louisiana i believe.
good luck!