German Cockroaches Control
Great Mackerel Beach

German cockroaches on the loose

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

Notorious for their world-wide distribution, German cockroaches are easily recognisable 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, normally 3-4 generations annually. As it is most commonly found indoors, it prefers wet, humid conditions and are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in homes and commercial properties.

These creepy crawlers will leave marks that indicate their presence such as excrement and egg cases (ootheca). They can also emit foul odors too due to their growing infestation. Their excrement droppings that look like black pepper. Do not just clean up these excrements without wearing protective gears. The bacteria from these excrement droppings have been known to trigger asthma and allergies. It is important to observe the location of this excrement to treat in these areas, however, remove it with a vacuum cleaner as soon as possible. The vast majority of the roach population is found in the kitchen or bathrooms.

Out of that capsule can come up to 36-48 eggs. That means just one roach can spawn 384 more roaches. As you can see, you can have quite a pest problem in only a short time with German roaches. That is why it’s important to remove roach eggs when you treat for cockroaches. Simply eliminating the live roaches will not resolve the issue.

Your German Cockroach Control Program

Also, when beginning your German roach management program, sanitation is one of the first things to take into account. German roaches only require a little bit of food to sustain them. You want to:

• Remove 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.
• 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
• Eliminate empty soft drink bottles, paper bags and cardboard boxes

How Do You Prevent German Cockroaches?

On average, roaches can vary anywhere from one-half to 3 inches long. For instance, the most common roach found inside is the German roach. The German roach is attracted to water. Reducing access to water sources in your house can help reduce a roach infestation.

The German cockroach can move well within a building. They can also travel from a neighbouring flat or location to another and may 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 was brought in with certain items.

Roaches enter homes in search of food, water and shelter. Once they have infested an area, they can multiply quickly, posing a threat 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 lead to food poisoning, diarrhea, allergies and skin rashes. In huge numbers, they can also generate a foul odour. Before deciding the way to kill roaches in your home, it is ideal to develop a program. The most successful roach control typically requires more than one type of treatment method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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