American Cockroach Control
Alfords Point

American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are often among the most hated household pests. They can cause quite a commotion, especially when you have flying cockroaches coming at you. There are 4,500 cockroach species in the world. In Australia, there are six common cockroach species that plague houses and businesses, one of which is the American cockroach.

Cockroaches inflict the biggest nuisance when they infest homes and business establishments. Otherwise called the ‘Palmetto bug’ since they live on trees, the American cockroach slopes toward dull, muggy and undisturbed zones and can be found in subfloors, cellars, kitchens, roof voids and washrooms of homes. The American cockroach can fly and is located in beachfront Australia, and as frequently as possible occupies channels. A typical feature for flying cockroaches is they are for the most part outdoor cockroaches, found in seaside lands.

The ootheca (egg case) including as much as 16 eggs is carried with the aid of the female cockroach for several days before being deposited. Sometimes they are cemented down and have a tendency to be grouped. It hatches in 1 – 2 months. Nymphs typically develop in 6 -12 months, however, it can keep growing in 15 months.

All cockroaches love to nestle in dark and humid places such as sub floors, basements, kitchens, attics, roof voids and bathrooms. They can also be often inhabiting drains as well as coastal areas.

Infestations of American cockroaches in residential homes are unusual. Their large size means they are easy to see and capture. Their desire for hot temperatures also slows their development. As American cockroaches tend to enter buildings through pipes infrastructure, building foundations, or under doors, stopping up those areas can help control preliminary infestations. Residual pesticides are effective.

Identifying You Have a Cockroach Problem

To know if you have roach problems, here are tell-tale signs you can check in your home:

• Seeing live roaches – cockroaches are nocturnal and cover up throughout the day, you will probably observe them when turning on the light in the kitchen throughout the evening
• Droppings – cockroach droppings or stool lay on areas where they’re usually nestled and sometimes the dropping accumulates in 1 area. The droppings are like black pepper grounds and vary in length
• Egg capsule and moult (sheddings) – roaches leave behind egg capsules that encapsulate multiple eggs and as they develop, they molt or shed skin more than 5 times as they mature
• Damage – roaches will attack organic goods including leather and books
• Scent – dominant cockroach infestations produce a terrible, damp smell

If you’ve noticed any cockroaches in your personal home, do not postpone in calling a skilled and authorised pest control expert to go to and attend to the problem soonest. The more you defer in attending to the problem, the greater the amount of treatments required to eliminate the pests.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

Here are some effective preventive step you can do before calling assistance of the specialists:

• Try to not leave liquids in sinks or buckets overnight
• Store food in containers or in sealed plastic bags
• Clear utilised dishes and cutlery immediately
• Clean all waste food and spillages immediately
• Clean food wastes from under refrigerators or stoves
• Take care with soiled napkins or dirty clothing
• Maintain refuse or compost in sealed bins
• Expel pet food, water and litter trays overnight

Preventing and Getting Rid of Cockroaches

Sealing entry points throughout your home or commercial property can help prevent cockroaches from entering your property. Key risk areas are gaps under doors or around pipes to the exterior or neighbouring properties.

Sealing openings where cockroaches can conceal will help by eliminating access to resting and breeding areas. Cockroaches are nocturnal and hide during the day in cracks and crevices in the walls, around skirting boards or behind electrical sockets.

RZ Pest Control Menai is a respected & credible pest control company that can treat residential in addition to commercial spaces with very substantial levels of expertise. We provide excellent general pest management solutions as well as specialised pest control solutions.

If you have any pest management problems at we all recommend you to get in touch with us for a top rated service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you use?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Alfords Point

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

At RZ Pest Control Menai, after an initial examination and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you might encounter in the area of Alfords Point.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your home.