German Cockroaches Control
Lane Cove North

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 man’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 the majority of the roaches.

Notorious for their world-wide distribution, German cockroaches are easily identifiable 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 indoors, it prefers wet, humid conditions and are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

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

You may also found their egg cases that look like coffee beans, dark brown in colour. Accompanied by egg cases is their extremely nausea-triggering odor. This can be obvious when an infestation is big enough and spread over adjacent rooms. The majority of the roach population is found in the kitchen or bathrooms. Cockroaches are active at night and they have rarely seen during the day. If you spot them during the day, it most likely is due to overcrowding in their hiding places or a lack of water and food supply. Cracks and crevices are their nesting places; they spend about 75 percent of their time in these places breeding.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

If you notice any kind of cockroach in your property, contact a pest control specialist who knows how to get rid of cockroaches. However, you can also do simple things to be able to control German cockroach infestation. Below are basic things you can do to avoid these pests from festering around:

• Remove indoor trash or keep them emptied
• Keep trash dumpsters clean
• Make sure food is not left in the sink strainers and often run the garbage disposal
• Food containers must 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 sterile 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?

Your property could be an ideal breeding ground for cockroaches. There are multiple ways they could gain entry to buildings: through cracks, crevices, vents, sewers, pipe drains, open windows and doors and in goods brought into premises.

The German cockroach can move well within a building. They also can travel from a neighbouring apartment or location to another and can pass through small openings like light switch plates. Many times they are brought in with grocery items, grocery bags, cartons, handbags, and luggage. A professional inspection is important to find all possible harborages and a determination if it had been brought in with certain items.

German cockroaches are amazing scavengers. In an urban environment, roaches rely heavily on the food humans leave behind. Like us, their diet mainly consists of protein, sugar, and carbohydrates. The best way to prevent cockroaches is to eliminate any potential food resources lying around your home or business. But if an infestation is suspected, it is possible to contact us to discuss your requirements for successful cockroach prevention or control in your home or business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable pest control services. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course of treatment.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the area of Lane Cove North.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your property.