Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Chermside West Brisbane

What do they look like?

Though they are called “Australian Cockroaches”, they are common especially in countries with a tropical climate like Chermside West Australia. These roach species are thought to originate in Africa and are globally known to other nations as well.

This insect can move rapidly and can dart out of sight. They enter rooms through small crevices, holes or some other open home windows and doors, 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.

There are approximately 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, however, only a few are classified as a pest. In fact, there are three typical kinds of roaches found in Australian homes and companies, especially, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australian cockroaches (which is not a native whatsoever within the country).

Signs of Infestation

Cockroaches usually leave trails of evidence so it’s easy to spot and assume an infestation. They are mostly active at night and hide from sight throughout the day in Chermside West. Because they are nocturnal pests, they slip in and outside of the family, they feast on food and other matter that could eventually affect the sanitation of your area.

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 commonly leave smear marks every time they are in locations with water. Where water is ample, cockroaches will go away brown and irregular marks as they move slowly or nest.
• Egg capsules (ootheca) – cockroaches lay eggs that are encapsulated in a tiny, oblong-shaped case. These capsules are smoky brown in colour and contains ridge designs surrounding it.
• 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’re settling.
• Unusual odor – cockroaches emit pheromones that are unpleasant to the nose of human beings. When they defecate, it emits a musty odor and taints objects that come in touch with their waste. The odor might be actually obvious since the infestation grows.
• Damages – food and food packages are not the only ones which cockroaches feed on, they also like organic substances such as books and leather that they tear and drill it.

Common places of infestation

Chemical sprays and cleaning your Chermside West house and surrounding areas might be helpful to control the infestation of these awful, frightening crawlers, however, there are events that these measures are insufficient. henceforth, many homeowners look for the assistance of authorised pest management professionals to help them eradicate the infestation.

Chemical sprays and cleaning the home and surrounding areas may be helpful to control the infestation of these awful, frightening crawlers, however, there are occasions that these steps are insufficient. Henceforth, most homeowners look for the aid of authorized pest management professionals to help them eradicate the infestation.

At Local Pest Control Brisbane we assure a complete assessment of your pest issues. Our skilled technicians are there to assist and will eliminate the upsetting problem that Australian cockroaches and other insects have caused your loved ones. If you suspect an infestation, make sure to book an appointment with us.

Chermside West Pest Control

Frequently Asked Questions