American Cockroach Control
Blackburn South

American Cockroaches

Once we hear about roaches and even just the sight of it, mechanically we scream. Cockroaches are the most hated pests and may stir commotion particularly when they fly. Globally, there are approximately 4,500 species of cockroaches recorded and there are 6 common ones that are known in Australia.

One of the common family roaches that we experience is the American cockroach. In other countries, it is known as "Palmetto Water Bug". American cockroach is about 3 centimeters long. They are known to infest homes and businesses though they generally live outside.

The male specie of the roach has high sensitivity to female cockroach pheromones. Whereas the female ones are proactive egg producers for they can lay a sack of 16 eggs after mating. One wonderful fact though is that, even without mating, the female can lay eggs using saved sperm and can live up to a year.

Despite their size, these cockroaches move extraordinarily fast and might maneuver beneath doors and into fairly small cracks. They select moist, humid areas, and normally live in surroundings in which temperatures at least a minimum of 29 degrees. They are typically founddrains, massive cracks or nooks around a building’s foundations or underneath a building. American cockroaches are scavengers that opt to consume for natural things.

So if you suspect cockroach infestation in your household and surroundings, take immediate action by calling the nearest pest control experts.

Identifying You Have a Cockroach Problem

Below are signs that you might have a cockroach infestation in your house:

• Seeing live roaches – cockroaches are nocturnal and cover up during the day, you will likely observe them when turning on the light in the kitchen during the evening
• Droppings – cockroaches leave a residue of dark droppings under 1mm wide and of varying dimensions
• Egg capsule and moult (sheddings) – roaches leave behind egg capsules which encapsulate multiple eggs and as they develop, they molt or shed skin more than 5 times as they mature
• Damage – roaches will strike natural Items inclusive of leather-based particulars and books
• Stale odor – when you are able to spot their nests, you can smell an unpleasant musty smell that roaches produce in their infestation

If you have noticed any cockroaches in your home, do not delay in calling a professional and certified pest control company to come and attend to the problem without delay. The more you defer attending to the matter, the greater the number of treatments required to eliminate the pests.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

One of the most effective ways of controlling a cockroach infestation would be to stop eliminating access to food and water:

• Ensure sinks are dry and faucets are not leaking
• Keep your meals in air-tight containers and sealed plastic bags
• Clear dishes and cutlery after use
• Keep your kitchen and dining tidy and mess-free
• Clear waste food, spillages and debri that are stuck in tight areas like under stoves, refrigerators, drawers and cupboards
• Make sure dry and wet rubbish are put in separate trash bins and eliminate wet garbage immediately to prevent flies and cockroaches festering on it
• If you have pets, make it a habit to remove pet food, water and litter trays overnight to reduce contamination
• Seal entry points you can see to stop the roaches gaining entry into your household

Preventing and Getting Rid of Cockroaches

Sealing entry points throughout your home or business property can help prevent cockroaches from entering your property. Key risk areas are gaps under doors or around pipes to the exterior or neighbouring properties.

Sealing openings where cockroaches can conceal will help by removing access to resting and breeding areas. Cockroaches are nocturnal and hide during the day in cracks and crevices in the walls, around skirting boards or behind electric sockets.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, take pride from being a reputed & credible pest control service provider that can treat residential as well as commercial spaces with very substantial levels of expertise. We provide excellent general pest control solutions as well as specialised pest management solutions.

If you have any pest control issues at all, we recommend you to get in touch with us for a top rated service.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been spray?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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