Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Austinmer Wollongong

What do they look like?

Australian cockroaches are nearly alike with American roaches in Austinmer, however, they are a bit smaller in size, between 1.2 to 1.5 inches long. Their pronotum or head shield has distinct black spot. It Is also decorated with light, banded, ivory ring around. Their body overall is brown in color, wings have yellow stripe extending one-third of the foundation of the forewing.

This insect can move very fast and can dart out of sight, they enter rooms through small cracks, holes or some other open windows and doorways, with its wings and is a competent flyer.

Australian roaches are brown overall With a head shield that has different layout – a sharply contrasting pale or yellow margin. Though sometimes it can be mistaken as American cockroach, however, they are slightly smaller and has a yellowish margin on the thorax and yellow streaks at its sides near the wing base.

In Australia, there are around 450 species of cockroaches and three of it are categorised as pests. These domestic cockroaches are specifically, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australia cockroaches.

Signs of Infestation

Cockroaches normally leave trails of their presence, so it is simple to spot an infestation. They are basically energetic at night time and hide out of sight at some point of the day. Since they’re night-time pests, they sneak inside and out of the household, devour on edible items and unique things that can avoid the place of sanitation around Austinmer.

Here are some easy approaches to spot a roach infestation:

• Droppings – they leave a residue of dark droppings that looks like espresso beans or peppers and vary in lengths.
• Smear marks – these are irregular marks that are abandoned when they crawl. Their dirt is usually mixed with water, hence, when they crawl, they leave trails that are dark to light brown in colour.
• Egg capsules – also known as ootheca, roaches lay multiple eggs which are encapsulated. These are smoky brown in colour and about half an inch in size.
• Shed skin – cockroaches shed skin 5 to 8 times as they grow and develop in size. Look closely for these skin sheds which change in size in the area that you speculate they are settling.
• Unpleasant scent – cockroaches produce pheromones that are horrendous into the nose of people. When they defecate, it discharges smelly odor and spoils items that come in contact with their waste. The smell will be extremely evident as the infestation develops.
• Damages – cockroaches do not just attack food and bundles, they are likely to profit from natural materials, leather and books, for instance.

Common places of infestation

Do-it-your own measures and insecticides might not be adequate to fully eradicate the infestation. They may be helpful but on a short term basis. These nasty creepy crawlers can still survive after treatment that is why almost all Austinmer Australian families will Seek the support of pest experts.

Insecticide and cleansing the home and surrounding regions may be helpful to control the infestation of the nasty, creepy crawlers however there are cases that these steps are not sufficient. Hence, most home owners are seeking the assistance of licensed pest control dealers to help them absolutely remove the infestation.

At Local Pest Control Wollongong we guarantee a complete assessment of your pest issues. Our skilled technicians are there to assist and will remove the troubling trouble that Australian cockroaches and other pests have caused your family. If you suspect an infestation, ensure to book an appointment with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pest Control Wollongong

Do you want the best pest control Austinmer 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 Austinmer residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Wollongong, 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 Austinmer 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.