Cockroach Infestation - Brisbane
Do you have a cockroach infestation?
We know there are few things more disconcerting than catching that familiar dark shadow scuttle across your floor. Unfortunately, cockroach infestations are very common in Brisbane, thanks to our warm, humid climate, but with the right prevention and treatment methods, you can keep your home cockroach-free.
Early detection and intervention are key to keeping your home pest-free, so make sure to act quickly if you notice any signs of a cockroach infestation.
But don’t despair! If your property is in Brisbane, Pest Gone Pest Control can help. Our fast, effective treatments will have your home or business cockroach-free in no time.
Cockroaches: the key facts
Cockroaches are the most adaptable species on the planet and have survived for millions of years. There may be upwards of 3000 species of cockroaches worldwide, but specifically here in southeast Queensland, you are most likely to encounter German, American and Oriental varieties.
They are mainly found indoors because they thrive in warmer environments where food and water sources are readily available. Besides being unpleasant to look at, cockroaches can be dangerous to your family, especially your children, as they are carriers of harmful bacteria and parasitic worms. They can also trigger asthmatic and allergic reactions.
3 steps to dealing with a cockroach infestation
Bait Stations
Bait stations are a popular method for getting rid of cockroaches when you know they are in your home but you may only seen droppings or damage. Bait stations contain a poisoned bait that attracts the insects to ingest the bait and it kills them. You can buy these at the supermarket or hardware store.
Insecticides
Insecticides such as aerosol sprays can be sprayed directly onto cockroaches to kill them. However, this method may not be effective in eliminating the entire infestation, but you'll stop the cockroaches you can see. You can buy aerosol pest sprays in the supermarket and at the hardware store.
Professional Pest Control
If you have a severe cockroach infestation, it may be necessary to call in a professional pest control company like us, to help you eliminate the problem.
Help prevent cockroach infestation
The most obvious way of preventing cockroach infestation is to have your premises treated for cockroaches at least every 12 months. Some homes may require more regular treatment. In addition to calling Pest Gone, try our self help prevention tips below.
Top 5 prevention tips
Store your food and water securely
Clean up crumbs and spills
Empty your garbage regularly
Seal potential entry points to your home
Remove cardboard or paper they may be using for shelter
What we use for cockroach control
Pest Gone uses high-quality, environmentally friendly sprays and gels for our treatment of cockroaches.
All cockroaches are bad?
There are many different types of cockroaches found across the world. Only 30 different species of cockroach are actually considered pests.
Can cockroaches can live without a head?
It's a real fact that cockroaches breath through small holes in their body segments, and have an open circulatory system, they can survive up to a week without a head. However, without a head a cockroach can’t drink water or eat, so it will eventually die of dehydration.
Why are cockroaches so hard to get rid of?
Cockroaches can be difficult to control because they are adaptable and can survive for long periods without food or water. They are attracted to warm, damp environments and are often found in kitchens and bathrooms. The best way to prevent cockroach infestations in the first instance, is to keep your home clean and free of clutter, and to seal any cracks or openings that cockroaches might use to enter your home.
What are the types of cockroaches do we have in Brisbane?
The most common cockroach species found in homes and buildings in Brisbane are the German cockroach, the Australian cockroach, and the American cockroach.