Cockroaches are the most common pest call we take from South Brisbane. Two kinds cause most of the trouble. Small German cockroaches breed inside, hiding behind fridges, in cupboard hinges and inside appliances. Larger outdoor cockroaches live in drains, garden mulch and roof spaces, and they wander inside at night, especially after summer storms. A single female can produce dozens of young, which is why numbers climb so quickly.
The treatment depends on which kind you have. For German cockroaches, the crew we book mostly uses gel baits placed in the tiny cracks where they shelter, often along with a product that stops young cockroaches from breeding. For outdoor cockroaches, the focus shifts to the roof space, subfloor, drains and the outside of the home.
- A close look at kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and appliances to find where they are hiding
- Gel bait in hinges, cracks and behind appliances for indoor cockroaches
- Dust in the roof space and wall voids where larger cockroaches shelter
- An outside spray around drains, downpipes, doors and garden edges
- Tips on reducing food, water and hiding spots between visits
In apartment buildings, cockroaches often travel between units through shared walls, pipe runs and bin rooms. If you are in a building building, it helps to tell your building manager so shared areas can be looked at too. After a gel treatment, avoid spraying your own products over the bait, as that can stop cockroaches from eating it. You may see more cockroaches for a few days as they come out and feed. Keep benches wiped and store food in sealed containers so the bait is the easiest meal around.
To book cockroach treatment in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us what size they are and where you are seeing them.
