German Cockroaches Control
Wheeler Heights

German cockroaches on the loose

One of the most notorious common cockroaches in the household is the German cockroach. They are easily identifiable and largely found in homes, restaurants and hotels. These cockroaches are much bigger than Australian and American cockroaches. The adult can grow about 12 to 15 mm and they are one foul pest that is a tremendous nuisance to environment and household.

Notorious for their global distribution, German cockroaches are easily identifiable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to about 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 annually. As it is most commonly found inside, it prefers moist, humid conditions and are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms in houses and commercial properties.

We can easily spot German cockroach infestation because they leave evidence, these are droppings, egg case (ootheca) and extremely foul odor. Their excrement droppings that look like black pepper and are mostly concentrated in one area. If you spot some, DO NOT simply clean up these increments without wearing protective equipment. The bacteria from such excrement droppings have been known to trigger asthma and allergies. The best way to remove these is by using vacuums.

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 probably is because of overcrowding in their hiding places or a shortage of water and food supply. Cracks and crevices are their harborage areas; they spend about 75% of the time in these harborages. First instar nymphs need a crack of about 1/32" whereas, adults require 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

To start with, in controlling the German cockroach infestation, consider first to wash your household and surrounding area and be sure that everything is mess-free. Below are simple things you can do to prevent these pests from festering around:

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

A few basic preventive measures are the first step in preventing roaches invading your area. These things include by keeping your doors and windows closed and good standards of cleaning and tidying that can make a huge difference.

Cockroaches like German cockroach can thrive indoors and outside. They can move in and out of the building and can even travel from neighbouring family to another location. That’s why an unsuspecting infestation requires professional help. Pest control experts do a thorough site inspection to discover all potential harborages and also as identifying the kind of cockroach species invading the region.

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 sources lying around your home or business. But if an infestation is suspected, you can contact us to discuss your requirements for successful cockroach control or prevention in your house or business.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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

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Most Wheeler Heights residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination and treatment, we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

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