German Cockroaches Control
Lethbridge Park

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 measures are crucial in controlling German roaches. German Roaches can be a serious health hazard in restaurants.

Notorious for their world-wide supply, 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, generally 3-4 generations per year. As it is most commonly found inside, it prefers wet, humid conditions and are typically located in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

German roaches are mainly seen during the night. If you see these types of cockroaches during the day, there is a substantial infestation present. They also leave excrement droppings that look like black pepper. It’s important to take note of the location of the excrement to treat in these areas, however, remove it using a vacuum cleaner as soon as possible. The bacteria from these excrement droppings have been known to trigger asthma and allergies. Nearly All the roach population is found in the kitchen or bathrooms.

If the population is large enough, they will spill over to other rooms. These roaches are mostly active at night. If German roaches are observed active during the day, it most likely is due to overcrowding in their hiding places or a shortage of food and water supply. Cracks and crevices are their harborage areas; they spend about 75% of their time in such harborages. First instar nymphs need a crack of about 1/32" whereas, adults need inch width. German cockroach nymphs are smaller than most other cockroaches; hence, they are able to conceal themselves in many places and remain protected.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

A cockroach infestation has to be quickly identified and determined to ensure that it does not get out of control. Cockroaches are considered pests due to the risks they pose. Below are basic things you can do to avoid these pests out of 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 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 has to be picked up
• No food left out in the open
• Sweeping or vacuuming of any food particles or crumbs
• Eliminate 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 can gain entrance 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 can also 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.

Roaches enter houses in search of food, water and shelter. Once they have infested an area, they can multiply quickly, posing a danger to your comfort and health. It’s important to get rid of cockroaches before an infestation occurs. Roaches are known to carry bacteria that can result in food poisoning, diarrhea, allergies and skin rashes. In large numbers, they can also produce a foul odour. Before deciding the way to kill roaches in your house, it is best to develop a program. The most successful roach control typically requires more than one type of treatment method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments 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’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

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Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the work place. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and provide the best course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Lethbridge Park residential properties need annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the Lethbridge Park area.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatments) from coming back to your home.