American Cockroach Control
Westmead

American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of the most hated household pests. They can cause quite a commotion, specifically, when you’ve flying cockroaches coming in you. There are 4,500 Cockroach species that are globally identified. In Australia, there are six common cockroach species that plague houses and companies, one in each of that’s the American cockroach.

It is among the largest pest cockroaches to invade homes and commercial properties. Also known as the ‘Palmetto bug’ since they live on trees, the American cockroach prefers dark, humid and undisturbed areas and can be seen in sub-floors, basements, kitchens, roof voids and baths of homes. The American cockroach can fly and is located in coastal Australia, and frequently inhabits drains. A common characteristic of flying cockroaches is they are all outdoor cockroaches, found in coastal regions.

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

All cockroaches love to nestle in dark and humid places like sub floors, basements, kitchens, attics, roof voids and bathrooms. They can also be often inhabiting drains as well as coastal areas.

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

Identifying You Have a Cockroach Problem

To know if you have roach problems, here are tell-tale signs you can check on your home:

• Live cockroaches – cockroaches are nocturnal and hide in the course of the day, you will likely see them whilst powering on the light in the kitchen during the night
• 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 days as they grow
• Damage – roaches will strike natural Items inclusive of leather-based details 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 seen any cockroaches on your home, do not postpone in calling an expert and guaranteed pest control services to come and take care of the issue immediately. The more you allow the delay of taking care of the matter, the more treatments are required to eradicate the pests.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

One of the most effective ways of controlling a cockroach infestation is to eliminate their access to food and water:

• Try to not 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
• Clean food wastes from under refrigerators or stoves
• Make sure wet and dry rubbish are put in separate trash bins and dispose 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
• Eliminate pet food, water and litter trays overnight

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 gaps where cockroaches can conceal will help by eliminating 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 Parramatta, take pride from being a reputed & credible pest control service provider which can treat residential in addition to commercial spaces with very substantial levels of expertise. We provide excellent general pest control solutions as well as specialised pest management solutions.

If you suspect a roach infestation or some other pest issues, do not hesitate to give us a call and we’ll help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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