German Cockroaches Control
Burwood Heights

German cockroaches on the loose

The German cockroach Is one of the most common roaches found in apartment houses, restaurants and hotels. German cockroach (eggs included) are "brought in" usually on individual’s belongings, luggage, boxes or packages. They produce the most eggs, have the shortest development cycle, the best survival rate of the young, and the most adaptive feeding habits of most of the roaches.

Notorious for their world-wide supply, German cockroaches are easily identifiable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to about 12-15mm in length. Females carry 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 annually. As it is most commonly found indoors, it prefers wet, humid conditions and are typically located in kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

Adults are half an inch long, light to medium brown with 2 dark distinctive strips behind the head. The young are wingless, smaller and much darker in colour, with a light stripe in their backs. German cockroaches will eat anything. They stay near food and water source. Females reproduce one egg capsule every 3-4 weeks. Each capsule contains 25-45 eggs. Infestations are usually found in kitchens, bathrooms, but can inhabit other areas if there is a heavy population or you’ve run them into each other with the repellent effect of insecticides.

Notorious for their global 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 wet, humid conditions and are generally found in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

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

• Remove indoor trash or keep them emptied
• Keep trash dumpsters clean
• Make certain 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) must be clean
• Maintained in a clean 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
• Get rid of empty soft drink bottles, paper bags and cardboard boxes

How Do You Prevent German Cockroaches?

Preventive measures like cleaning the family and surrounding areas can help in keeping cockroaches at bay. You can do this by keeping your doors and windows shut and good standards of cleaning and tidying that can make a huge difference.

The German cockroach can proceed and dart in and outside of the building. They can also travel from a neighbouring apartment or place to another and can pass through small openings like light switch plates. That’s why an unsuspecting infestation requires specialist help. Pest control experts do a thorough site inspection to find all potential harborages and as well as identifying the sort of cockroach species invading the region.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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