American Cockroach Control
Ivanhoe

American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are often one of the most hated household pests. They can cause quite a commotion, especially when you have flying cockroaches coming in you. There are 4,500 cockroach species on the planet. In Australia, there are six common cockroach species that plague houses and businesses, one of which is the American cockroach.

American cockroaches is just one of the largest cockroaches that invade the house and industrial institutions to invade houses and industrial residences. Also known as the’Palmetto bug’ due to the fact they live on wood, the American cockroach prefers humid, dark and undisturbed areas and can be located in sub-floors, kitchens, kitchens, roof voids and toilets of homes. They could fly and can be found in coastal Australia, and regularly inhabits drain. A common feature of flying cockroaches is they are all outdoor cockroaches and dwelt as well in coastal areas.

The ootheca (egg case) containing up to 16 eggs are carried by the female for several days before being deposited. Sometimes cemented down and tend to be grouped. It hatches in 1 – 2 months. Nymphs usually develop in 6 -12 months, but it can take up to 15 months.

The American cockroach loves dark and humid places such as sub floors, basements, kitchens, attic, roof voids and bathrooms. Apart from thriving as outdoor pests, American cockroaches frequently inhabit drains and located in coastal regions of Australia.

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

Identifying You Have a Cockroach Problem

The following are signs that you will have a cockroach infestation in your home:

• Seeing live roaches – cockroaches are nocturnal and cover up throughout 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 size
• Egg cases and cast skins – cockroaches shed their skin 5-8 times as they mature
• Damage – roaches will attack organic goods including books and leather
• odor – established cockroach infestations produce an unpleasant, musty odor

If infestation is large and cannot be dealt by you alone, call in the help of the nearest pest control expert in town. However, there are also preventive steps you can do to safeguard your family and pets.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

A standout amongst the best methods for controlling a cockroach infestation would be to stop their access to food and water:

• Try not to leave liquids in sinks or buckets overnight
• Store food in containers or in sealed plastic bags
• Clear used dishes and cutlery immediately
• Clean all waste food and spillages immediately
• Clear waste food, spillages and debri which 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 prevent the roaches gaining entry into your household

Preventing and Getting Rid of Cockroaches

Sealing entryways in the course of your house or industrial resources can help prevent cockroaches from moving into your home. Check your area for gaps underneath doorways or pipes or neighbouring houses.

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

Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs is a trusted and reputable pest control company which could treat residential just as business spaces with high degree of expertise. We offer efficient and effective pest control management recommendations which are long term and can guarantee you a pest-free environment.

If you suspect a roach infestation or any pest problems, do not hesitate to give us a call and we will help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and at work. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize the problem with pests, and provide the best methods of treatment.

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The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services however commercial properties because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter within the Ivanhoe region.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from returning to your property.