Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Spring Hill Wollongong

What do they look like?

In spite of that they are classified “Australian cockroaches”, they do not arise in Spring Hill Australia though they’re locally introduced and internationally recognised. They are mostly present in tropical countries and believed to arise in Africa.

These creepy crawlers can move extremely quick and can shoot out, they go into rooms through little splits, openings or any open windows and entryways, with its wings and is a skilled in flying.

Though they are cold tolerant, they could still enter inside where there is heat and favourable environment. They thrive and would likely nestle and breed. Like most cockroaches, they are voracious scavengers eating plants and a vast array of organic materials such as decaying matter.

There are approximately 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, however, just a few are classified as a pest. In fact, there are three typical sorts of roaches found in Australian homes and businesses, especially, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australian cockroaches (which isn’t a native in any respect within the country).

Signs of Infestation

You can spot a cockroach infestation because they generally leave trails that may be quite obvious. Note that, generally, Spring Hill cockroaches are very active at night and can hide out of sight during the day, so it is advisable you investigate your household for signs of infestation.

Here are some simple ways to spot on a cockroach infestation:

• Droppings – roaches leave dustful amount of gray to black droppings that looks like coffee and ground peppers.
• Smear marks – cockroaches leave smear marks at whatever point they are in blended with water. Where water is plenty, cockroaches will leave inconsistent and darker marks as they creep 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 color.
• Shed skin – cockroaches shed skin five to eight cases as they mature and grow in size. Look out for these skin sheds which varies in length in areas which you suspect they are nesting.
• Unpleasant odor – cockroaches produce pheromones that are horrendous to the nose of individuals. When they defecate, it discharges pungent odor and spoils things that come in contact with their waste. The smell will be extremely evident since the infestation grows.
• Damages – cockroaches do not only attack food and meals packages, they also likely to feed on organic materials such as leather and books.

Common places of infestation

Insecticide and cleaning the home and surrounding areas may be of help to control the infestation of those nasty, creepy crawlers but there are cases that these measures are not enough. Hence, most Spring Hill homeowners seek the help of pest control agents to help them completely eradicate the infestation.

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

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

Spring Hill Pest Control

Frequently Asked Questions