Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Redbank Brisbane

What do they look like?

Australian cockroaches are almost alike with American roaches in Redbank, 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 circle around. Their body overall is brown in color, wings have yellowish stripe extending one-third of the base of the forewing.

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

They are cold-tolerant that’s why they brood in warm areas. Even if it’s snowing outside, where there is warmth, they move and capable of thriving indoors. Like most cockroaches they are scavengers but they consume mostly on plants but may also feed on a wide array of organic materials such as decaying matter.

There are approximately 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, but very few are categorised as pest. In fact, There are three common kinds of roaches found in Australian homes and businesses, mainly, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australian Cockroaches (which isn’t a native at all in the country).

Signs of Infestation

You can spot a cockroach infestation because they usually leave trails that may be quite obvious. Note that, generally, Redbank cockroaches are extremely active at night and can hide out of sight during the day, so it’s recommended you investigate your household for signs of infestation.

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

• Droppings – they leave a residue of dark droppings that looks like espresso beans or peppers and change in lengths.
• Smear marks – these are irregular marks that are left 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 (ootheca) – roaches lay eggs in capsules or referred to as ootheca which contains multiples of eggs. These capsules are smoky brown in colour.
• Shed skin – cockroaches shed skin five to eight cases as they mature and grow in size. Watch out for these skin sheds which varies in length in areas that you suspect they are nesting.
• Unusual odor – who’d have thought this roaches emits pheromones but not the good scented ones. Their unusual Your are generally coming from the stool they defecate. Their feces often leave dark brownish stain on areas and the smell will be really obvious as the infestation develops.
• Damages – cockroaches don’t 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 helpful to control the infestation of these nasty, creepy crawlers but there are instances that these steps are not enough. Hence, most Redbank homeowners seek the help of pest control agents to help them completely eradicate the infestation.

Although DIY measures can somehow help pest issues, they aren’t 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 places for pest to purge and strain.

At Local Pest Control Brisbane we promise completely assessment of your pest issues. Our trained technicians are there to help and will eliminate the upsetting 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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