Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Blackbutt Wollongong

What do they look like?

Australian cockroaches are nearly alike with American roaches in Blackbutt, however, they’re 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 pale, 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 doors, using its wings and is a capable flyer.

They’re cold-intolerant, this is why they brood in warm areas. Even if it is snowing outside, they are capable of thriving indoors as long as it has a favourable warm environment. Like most cockroaches they are scavengers, but they devour mostly on plants but may also feed on a massive array of organic substances including decaying matter.

There are around 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, but hardly any are categorised as pest. actually, There are three common types of roaches found in Australian homes and businesses, mainly, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australian Cockroaches (which is not a native whatsoever from the country).

Signs of Infestation

Cockroaches usually leave trails of evidence so it is easy to spot and assume an infestation. They are mostly active at night and hide from sight throughout the day in Blackbutt. Because they are nocturnal pests, they sneak in and out of the family, they feast on food and other matter that can eventually influence the sanitation of your area.

Here are a few simple methods to identify a cockroach infestation:

• Droppings – they leave dust of black droppings that looks like coffee grounds or peppers and varies in lengths.
• Smear marks – cockroaches commonly leave smear marks every time they are in places with water. Where water is ample, cockroaches will go away brown and irregular marks as they go slowly or nest.
• Egg capsules (ootheca) – roaches lay eggs in capsules or known as ootheca which carries multiples of eggs. These capsules are smoky brown in colour.
• Shed skin – cockroaches shed skin 5 to 8 times as they grow and grow in size. Watch out for these skin sheds which varies in size in place which you suspect they’re nestling.
• Unpleasant odor – cockroaches produce pheromones that are horrendous to the nose of people. When they defecate, it discharges pungent odor and spoils items that come in contact with their waste. The smell will be extremely evident as the infestation develops.
• Damages – cockroaches do no longer only attack food and meals packages, additionally, they in all likelihood to feed on natural substances which include leather-based items and books.

Common places of infestation

Insecticide and cleaning the home and surrounding areas may be helpful to control the infestation of those nasty, creepy crawlers however there are instances that these steps aren’t enough. Hence, most Blackbutt homeowners seek the help of licensed pest control agents to help them completely eradicate the infestation.

Although DIY steps can somehow help pest issues, they are not necessarily guaranteed to completely eradicate roach infestation. Not all areas can be sanitized or disinfected by Insecticides or cleaning products because certain areas that are out of reach are great areas for pest to colonize and strain.

At Local Pest Control Wollongong we guarantee completely assessment of your pest problems. Our trained technicians are there to help and will get rid of the troubling problem that Australian cockroaches and other pests may cause your household. If you suspect an infestation, do not hesitate to book a consultation with us.

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