German Cockroaches Control
Hawthorn East

German cockroaches on the loose

What do German cockroaches look like and where do you see them? Usually found in the kitchen area, this pest is small, 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch in length, and medium yellowish-brown. German roaches could be distinguished from other roaches by two dark parallel stripes on the anterior, dorsal part of the thorax. If it is not the size of your thumb and it is reddish brown to black, it’s a female wood roach. If It’s dark mahogany and the size of your thumb, then it is a smoky brown roach. If it is bigger (up to 1.5 inches), has wings, and is reddish-brown with a lighter edge over the head, then it’s an American roach.

With a worldwide distribution as a one of the kind roach species, the adult female German roach can lay 35 to 45 eggs instances or called ootheca, which also encapsulates multiple eggs. When these eggs hatch in about 1 month, the nymphs thrive to survive and develop into adults between 6 weeks to 6 months. German roaches are fast breeders and they can multiply generally 3 to 4 generations per year. Like most other species of cockroaches, German cockroaches are nocturnal pests. They are most commonly found inside, it prefers moist, humid conditions and is typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

These creepy crawlers will leave marks that indicate their presence like excrement and egg cases (ootheca). They can also emit foul odors too because of their growing infestation. Their excrement droppings that look like black pepper. DO NOT simply clean up these excrements without wearing protective equipment. The bacteria from these excrement droppings are known to trigger allergies and asthma. It is important to take note of the location of this excrement to treat in these areas, however, remove it using a vacuum cleaner as soon as possible. The vast majority of the roach population is found in the kitchen or bathrooms.

Notorious for their worldwide distribution, German cockroaches are easily recognisable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to about 12 — 15mm in length. Most commonly found indoors, they prefer moist, humid conditions and are generally found in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

To begin with, in controlling the German cockroach infestation, consider first to clean your household and surrounding area and ensure that everything is mess-free. Below are simple things you can do to prevent these pests from festering around:

• Eliminate indoor trash or keep them emptied
• Keep trash dumpsters clean
• Make sure food isn’t left in the sink strainers and frequently run the garbage disposal
• Food containers should be sealed.
• Keep dishes clean, no residue of food remaining
• All kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, ovens, refrigerators and stoves) must be clean
• Maintained in a sterile condition so that it’s food free and grease free
• All pet food needs to be picked up
• No food left out in the open
• Sweeping or vacuuming of any food particles or crumbs
• Eliminate empty soft drink bottles, paper bags and cardboard boxes

How Do You Prevent German Cockroaches?

Your property could be an ideal breeding ground for cockroaches. There are multiple ways they can gain entry to buildings: through cracks, crevices, vents, sewers, pipe drains, open windows and doors and in products brought into premises.

Preventing cockroaches can be successfully carried out with a few basic measures. When it comes to prevention and management of pests, simple things like keeping doors and windows shut and very good standards of cleaning and tidying that can make a huge difference.

Doing a DIY method can’t simply guarantee complete eradication of cockroaches, one example of this is the use of pesticides or insecticides. Not all roaches can die from it, in fact, there is a possibility that the German cockroach simply scattered to a different area. professional help is important so as to locate and treat this infestation, particularly large ones. If infestation is suspected, you can discuss this with our certified technicians for effective cockroach control in your home or business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you apply?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas spray?

It’s only a concern 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 brief period in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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