German Cockroaches Control
North Turramurra

German cockroaches on the loose

The German cockroach is among the most common roaches found in apartment homes, restaurants, and hotels. German cockroaches (eggs included). A large German roach population will produce a foul odor. These roaches prefer food, moisture, and warmth. Sanitation steps are crucial in controlling German roaches. German Roaches can be a significant health hazard in restaurants.

The German cockroach is a cosmopolitan species, meaning, they are widely spread to other nations, especially those with tropical climates. The adult female German roach can lay 35 to 45 Egg cases or known as ootheca, which also encapsulates multiple eggs. These eggs hatch in approximately 1 month and the nymphs thrive to survive and develop into adults between 6 weeks to 6 months. German roaches can multiply fast, normally 3 to 4 generations per year. German cockroaches are nocturnal pests, meaning to say they are active nighttime creepy crawlers. They can thrive both indoors and outside and prefers wet, humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

Adults are half an inch long, light to medium brown with two dark, distinctive stripes behind the head. The young are wingless, smaller and much darker in color, with a light stripe in their backs. German cockroaches will eat anything. They stay close to 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 different areas if there’s a heavy population or you’ve run them into each other with the repellent effect of insecticides.

Notorious for their global supply, German cockroaches are easily recognisable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to about 12 — 15mm in length. Most commonly found inside, they prefer wet, humid conditions and are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

The first and easiest step to control the nesting of German cockroaches in your home is to do preventive measures. This includes cleaning your household and surrounding area and ensure that everything is mess-free. Below are easy things you can do to prevent these pests from festering around:

• Eliminate indoor trash or keep them emptied
• Maintain trash dumpsters clean
• Make sure food isn’t 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 Is 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?

Generally, roaches can vary anywhere from one-half to 3 inches long. For example, the most common roach found inside is the German roach. The German roach is drawn to water. Reducing access to water sources in your home can help reduce a roach infestation.

There are plenty of other prevention methods also, such as daily cleaning and proper food storage, to stop an infestation. But how can you get rid of cockroaches once they have already entered your home?

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 sugar, protein, and carbohydrates. The best way to prevent cockroaches is to remove any potential food sources lying around your house or business. However, if an infestation is supposed, 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 treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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