American Cockroach Control
Ryde

American Cockroaches

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

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

The ootheca (egg case) containing as much as 16 eggs is carried with the aid of the female cockroach for many days before being deposited. Sometimes they are cemented down and have a tendency to be grouped. It hatches in 1 – 2 months. Nymphs typically develop in 6 -12 months, however, it can continue to grow in 15 months.

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

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

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

• Presence of live cockroach – roaches in general are nocturnal pests and they scavenge around the area for food consumption and they are less likely to be seen during the day but you can check areas where you think they are hiding and nestling
• Droppings – cockroach droppings or feces lay on areas where they’re usually nestled and sometimes the dropping accumulates in 1 area. The droppings are like black pepper grounds and change in length
• Egg cases and cast skins – cockroaches shed their skin 5-8 times as they grow
• Damages – apart from food, cockroaches love to eat organic goods like leather and books
• odor – based cockroach infestations produce an unpleasant, musty odor

If infestation is large and cannot be coped 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

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

• Ensure sinks are dry and taps are not leaking
• Keep your food in air-tight containers and sealed plastic bags
• Clear dishes and cutlery after use
• Clean all waste food and spillages immediately
• Clean food wastes from under refrigerators or stoves
• Make sure dry and wet 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 eliminate 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 commercial property can help prevent cockroaches from entering your property. Key risk areas are gaps under doors or around pipes to the outside or neighbouring properties.

If you think you’ve got frustrating cockroach infestation experience, seek help immediately from pest control professionals.

Local Pest Control Ryde is a respected & credible pest control company which can treat residential as well as commercial spaces with very substantial levels of expertise. We provide excellent general pest management solutions in addition to specialised pest control solutions.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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