American Cockroach Control
West Pennant Hills

American Cockroaches

When we hear about roaches and even just the sight of it, automatically we shout. Cockroaches are the most despised pests and can stir commotion particularly when they fly. Globally, there are approximately 4,500 species of cockroaches listed and there are 6 common ones that are known in Australia.

It is among the largest pest cockroaches to invade homes and business properties. Also called the ‘Palmetto bug’ since 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 bathrooms of houses. The American cockroach can fly and is located in coastal Australia, and often inhabits drains. A common feature of flying cockroaches is that they are all outdoor cockroaches, located in coastal areas.

The ootheca (egg case) containing as much as 16 eggs is carried with the assistance of the female cockroach for many days before being deposited. Sometimes they’re 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 loves dark and humid places like sub floors, basements, kitchens, attic, roof voids and bathrooms. Aside from thriving as outside pests, American cockroaches frequently inhabit drains and found in coastal areas 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

To know if you have roach problems, here are signs you can look for to assume their existence.

• 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 – cockroach droppings or stool lay on areas where they are usually nestled and sometimes the dropping accumulates in one area. The droppings are like black pepper grounds and change in length
• Egg instances and cast skins – cockroaches shed their skin 5-8 days as they grow
• Damages – aside from food, cockroaches love to consume organic goods like leather and books
• Stale odor – when you are able to spot their nests, it is possible to smell an unpleasant musty odor that roaches produce in their infestation

If you’ve noticed any cockroaches in your private home, do not postpone in calling a professional and authorised pest control expert to go to and attend to the problem soonest. The more you defer in attending to the issue, the greater the amount of treatments required to eliminate the pests.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

Among the most effective ways of controlling a cockroach infestation would be to eliminate their access to food and water:

• Ensure sinks are dry and faucets aren’t leaking
• Store food in containers or in sealed plastic bags
• Clear utilised dishes and cutlery immediately
• 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 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
• Remove 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 openings 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.

We at Local Pest Control Castle Hill, take pride from being a reputed & credible pest control service provider that 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 control solutions.

If you have any pest management issues at all, we recommend you to get in touch with us for a top rated service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be 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 may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and recommend appropriate method of treatment.

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

In Local Pest Control Castle Hill, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter within the West Pennant Hills region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.