Cockroach Control
Hornsby

Signs You Have a Cockroach Problem

When you suspect an infestation, it’s Important to immediately locate it. How? By looking at some obvious signs. Here are some tell-tale signs that indicate cockroach presence in your premises:

• Droppings – black grainy droppings can be located within the shelves and alongside the walls or routes that they walked on
• Smear marks – in which water is a lot, dark coloured and irregular molded smear imprints will show up on level surfaces and wall floor junctions
• Reduce skin – apparent of brown skins can be discovered near where they’re breeding as immature cockroaches shed skins around five (5) to eight (8) times when they grow to adult
• Egg cases – look like little darkish brown oval-shaped casings
• Damage – look for signs of damage on food packaging and natural things as with books and leather
• Unpleasant odor – a distinct musty smell when cockroaches present in massive numbers
• Live cockroaches – usually found around lavatories and kitchens

How To Get Rid of Cockroaches

Your property could be a good breeding floor for particular species of cockroaches. It can go into your home through two or three access points, including cracks, crevices, vents, sewers and pipe drains.

The best method to fend off cockroaches is to deny them access to food, shelter and water, which are the primary factors that bring them into your home or business.

Unlike some of the other insects, cockroaches are a year-round issue. Practicing preventative measures can help reduce an infestation, but various treatments may be necessary to eliminate one. Some applications aren’t effective when done improperly.

With little investigative work, a persistent method, and deterrent measures, you can make your home a resistant spot for roaches, which will not only deal with an infestation, yet prevent them later on.

Reduce The Risk of a Cockroach Infestation

Here are practical steps you can take to reduce the chance of an infestation:

• Eliminate food sources – store dry foods In tightly sealed containers or in sealed plastic bags and do not leave food sitting out in open space
• Clear all waste food and spillage – smooth up food debris from food preparation areas, under sinks and home equipment. Empty the rubbish daily and hold all waste in protected bins
• Declutter – remove old piles of magazines and papers, unused cardboard boxes and all other kinds of clutter from the floor or bottom of cupboards that may offer a hiding place for cockroaches
• Seal entry points – secure areas such as gaps around door, cracks and pipes to reduce cockroaches’ hiding area and access into your dwelling

Hornsby Pest Control

Frequently Asked Questions

Pest Control Hornsby

Do you want the best pest control Hornsby services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a company that is reliable? Do you want pest control that will last and that will be a service that is value for money? Do you want to deal with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you want pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your area or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

Commercial & Residential Services

Most Hornsby residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Knock Down Pest Control, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you can possibly experience in the Hornsby area.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from returning to your property.