German Cockroaches Control
North Warrandyte

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 black parallel stripes on the anterior, dorsal part of the thorax. If it isn’t the size of your thumb and it’s reddish brown to black, it’s a female wood roach. If it is 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 border over the head, then it is an American roach.

Notorious for their world-wide supply, German cockroaches are easily recognisable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to approximately 12-15mm in length. Females take 35 – 40 eggs in an ootheca (egg case) until they are ready to hatch. Hatch in 1 month. Nymphs take between 6 weeks to 6 months to develop into adults, normally 3-4 generations per year. As it is most commonly found inside, it prefers moist, humid conditions and are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

We can easily spot German cockroach infestation since they leave evidence, these are droppings, egg case (ootheca) and extremely foul odor. Their excrement droppings that look like black pepper and are largely concentrated in one area. If you see some, DO NOT simply clean up these increments without wearing protective equipment. The bacteria from these excrement droppings have been known to trigger asthma and allergies. The best way to eliminate these is using vacuums.

Notorious for their worldwide distribution, German cockroaches are easily identifiable 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 typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

The first and easiest step to control the nesting of German cockroaches at home is to do preventive measures. This includes cleaning your family and surrounding area and ensure that everything is mess-free. Below are easy things you can do to avoid these pests from festering around:

• Eliminate indoor trash or maintain them emptied
• Maintain trash dumpsters clean
• Make sure food is not left in the sink strainers and often run the garbage disposal
• Food containers should be sealed.
• Maintain dishes clean, no residue of food remaining
• All kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, ovens, refrigerators and stoves) should be clean
• Maintained in a clean condition so that it’s food free and grease free
• All pet food has 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?

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

Cockroaches like German cockroach can thrive indoors and outdoors. They can move in and out of the building and can even travel from neighbouring household to another location. That is why an unsuspecting infestation requires professional assistance. Pest control experts do a comprehensive site inspection to discover all potential harborages and also as identifying the sort of cockroach species invading the area.

Doing a DIY method can’t simply guarantee complete eradication of cockroaches. If insecticides have been used, there is a risk that the German cockroach simply sprinkled to another area. Professional assistance, especially for unidentified infestation, is important in order to locate and treat these harborages. If infestation is suspected, you can discuss this with our certified technicians for successful 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 extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any 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 should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide affordable pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our top priority.

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Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home and in the workplace. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

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The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings due to safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience within the North Warrandyte region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatment) from returning to your home.