Few pests upset a household like cockroaches running across the kitchen when the light goes on. In Sunnybank, German cockroaches are the most common indoor type, especially in townhouses, units and busy family kitchens. They breed quickly, hide in tiny gaps and can spread through shared walls. The larger outdoor cockroaches also wander in from drains and gardens after rain.
The crew we book starts by finding where the cockroaches are living. Common hiding spots include the hinges of kitchen cupboards, the motor space under the fridge, behind the dishwasher and microwave, and inside wall cavities around pipes. Gel bait is placed in small dots in these spots, where cockroaches feed on it and carry it back to others. Outdoors, drains, weep holes and bin areas may be treated too.
- German cockroaches in kitchen cupboards
- Cockroaches around fridges, ovens and dishwashers
- Larger cockroaches in drains and garages
- Egg cases in boxes and storage areas
- Activity in townhouses with shared walls
After a treatment, avoid spraying your own insecticide near the bait, as it can stop cockroaches from feeding on it. Clean benches and floors, keep food sealed and take rubbish out each night. It is normal to see more cockroaches for a few days as they come out of hiding, and numbers usually drop off over the next couple of weeks. Cardboard boxes are a favourite hiding spot, so recycle them rather than storing them in the kitchen or garage.
Homes near the shops and restaurants of Sunnybank may see cockroaches return from outside sources, so sealing gaps under doors and around pipes is worth doing. You get the price before the visit. Call 07 3543 7769 to book cockroach control.
