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German cockroaches on the loose

One of the most notorious common cockroaches in the household is the German cockroach. They are easily identifiable and mostly found in houses, 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’s a tremendous nuisance to household and environment.

German cockroaches prefer to live close to their food and water source that is generally in the kitchen and bathroom. We put the maximum force gel in strategic areas around the kitchen and bathroom. The cockroaches eat the gel and die and then their partners in crime cannibalise them and die. After the cockroach egg capsules hatch the babies eat the gel then die. A successful German cockroach infestation may occasionally take up to a month to work since we have to wait for the egg capsules to hatch.

German roaches are mainly seen during the night. If you see these types of cockroaches throughout the day, there’s a substantial infestation present. They also leave excrement droppings that look like black pepper. It is important to be aware of the location of the excrement to treat in these areas, however, remove it using a vacuum cleaner as soon as possible. The germs from these excrement droppings have been known to trigger asthma and allergies. Nearly All the roach population is found in the kitchen or bathrooms.

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 most likely 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 their time in such harborages. First instar nymphs require a crack of about 1/32" whereas, adults require inch width. German cockroach nymphs are smaller than most other cockroaches; hence, they have the ability to conceal themselves in many places and stay protected.

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Your German Cockroach Control Program

If you notice any kind of cockroach in your property, contact a pest control professional who knows how to get rid of cockroaches. But, you can also do simple things to be able to control German cockroach infestation. Below are basic things you can do to prevent these pests from festering around:

  • Eliminate indoor trash or keep them emptied
  • Maintain trash dumpsters clean
  • Make certain food isn’t left in the sink strainers and often run the garbage disposal
  • Food containers must be sealed.
  • Keep dishes clean, no residue of food remaining
  • All kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, ovens, refrigerators and stoves) must be clean
  • Maintained in a sterile condition so that it’s food free and grease free
  • All pet food has 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?

Preventive measures like cleaning the household and surrounding areas can help in keeping cockroaches at bay. You can do this by keeping your windows and doors closed and excellent standards of cleaning and tidying that can make a massive difference.

The German cockroach can move and dart in and out of the building. They also can travel from a neighbouring apartment or place to another and may pass through small openings like light switch plates. That’s why an unsuspecting infestation requires professional help. Pest control experts do a thorough site inspection to discover all potential harborages and as well as identifying the sort 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 eliminate any potential food resources lying around your home or business. But if an infestation is supposed, you can contact us to discuss your requirements for successful cockroach prevention or control in your home or business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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In the area, pests like ants, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders, rats, mice, and others are able to enter your home or work environment via cardboard boxes vents, pipes un-sealed windows or doors and even cracks in the foundation. They are that are readily accessible to them. You will need to ensure a Hornsby based residential and commercial pest controller visits your home or premises to eliminate the risk.

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