German Cockroaches Control
St Marys

German cockroaches on the loose

With a notorious standing, German cockroaches are a massive nuisance to both households and businesses. Their existence does not only send shivers but deemed to inflict danger on sanitation and health. These cockroaches are much bigger than Australian and american cockroaches. The adult can grow about 12 to 15 mm and they are one nasty pest that attracts annoying havoc.

Notorious for their global supply, German cockroaches are easily identifiable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to about 12-15mm in length. Females carry 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 moist, humid conditions and are typically located in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

Adults are half an inch long, light to medium brown with 2 dark identifying strips behind the head. The young are wingless, smaller and much darker in color, with a light stripe on their backs. German cockroaches will eat anything. They stay near 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 is a heavy population or you have run them into each other with the repellent effect of insecticides.

If the population is large enough, they will spill over to other rooms. These roaches are mostly active at night. If German roaches are seen active during the day, it probably is because of 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 the 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 have the ability to conceal themselves in many places and remain protected.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

The first and simplest step to control the nesting of German cockroaches at home is to perform preventive measures. This includes cleaning your family and surrounding region and ensure that everything is mess-free. Below are easy things you can do to avoid these pests from festering around:

• Remove indoor trash or maintain them emptied
• Maintain trash dumpsters clean
• Make certain food is not left in the sink strainers and frequently run the garbage disposal
• Food containers should be sealed.
• Keep 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?

Preventing cockroaches can be successfully completed with a few basic steps. When it comes to prevention and control of pests, simple things such as keeping doors and windows shut and very good standards of cleaning and tidying that can make a huge difference.

There are lots of other prevention methods also, such as daily cleaning and proper food storage, to prevent an infestation. But how do 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 protein, sugar, and carbohydrates. The best way to prevent cockroaches is to remove any potential food resources lying around your house or business. However, if an infestation is suspected, it is possible to contact us to discuss your requirements for successful cockroach prevention or control in your house or business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost pest control services. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our top priority.

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate method of action.

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Most St Marys residential properties are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties due to safety and health requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Penrith, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter within the St Marys region.

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