American Cockroach Control
Lucas Heights

American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of the most hated household pests. They can cause quite a commotion, specifically, when you’ve flying cockroaches coming in you. There are 4,500 Cockroach species that are globally identified. In Australia, there are six common cockroach species that plague homes and companies, one in every of that’s the American cockroach.

One of the common family roaches is the American cockroach or also called the"Palmetto Water Bug." It is one of the largest cockroaches that is proven to invade homes and businesses. Generally, they live outdoors but may also gain entrance in buildings and household areas.

They’re fast in terms of reproducing. The male species are highly sensitive to female cockroach pheromones, whereas the female ones are active in laying eggs. When they mate, they can produce 16 sacks or capsules with numerous eggs inside. What is more? Intriguing with the female cockroach is that without even mating, they could still produce eggs using saved sperm. All cockroaches can live up to 1 year.

The American cockroach enjoys dark and humid places such as sub floors, basements, kitchens, attic, roof voids and bathrooms. Aside from thriving as outdoor pests, American cockroaches frequently inhabit drains and located in coastal areas of Australia.

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

Identifying You Have a Cockroach Problem

Below are signs that you might have a cockroach infestation in your home:

• Presence of live cockroach – roaches in general are nocturnal pests and they scavenge around the area for food consumption and they are less likely to be seen during the day but you can check areas where you think they are hiding and nestling
• Droppings – cockroaches leave a dust of black droppings less than 1mm wide and of varying lengths
• Egg capsule and moult (sheddings) – roaches leave behind egg capsules which encapsulate multiple eggs and as they grow, they molt or shed skin over 5 times as they mature
• Damages – cockroaches love organic products and other than food, they attack natural materials such as leather and books
• odor – cockroach infestations produce an ugly, rancid odor

If you’ve seen any cockroaches on your home, don’t postpone in calling a specialist and guaranteed pest management services to come and look after the issue immediately. The more you allow the delay of taking care of the issue, the more treatments are required to eradicate the pests.

Controlling a Cockroach Infestation

Here are some effective preventive measure you can do before calling assistance of the experts:

• Do not leave liquids in sinks or buckets overnight
• Keep your meals in air-tight containers and sealed plastic bags
• Clear utilised dishes and cutlery immediately
• Keep your kitchen and dining clean and mess-free
• Clear waste food, spillages and debris which are stuck in tight areas like under stoves, refrigerators, drawers and cupboards
• Make sure wet and dry rubbish are put in separate trash bins and dispose wet garbage immediately to prevent flies and cockroaches festering on it
• Keep refuse or compost in sealed bins
• Eliminate pet food, water and litter trays overnight

Preventing and Getting Rid of Cockroaches

Sealing entry points throughout your home or business 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 gaps where cockroaches can hide will help by eliminating access to breeding and resting 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 reputed & credible pest control company which always allocate the best prices possible without compromising the quality of the job. If you’re getting a lower price than we can offer, you should be questioning the quality and methods used.

If you suspect a roach infestation or some other pest problems, don’t hesitate to give us a call and we’ll help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period in time carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Lucas Heights

Do you need the most effective insect control Lucas Heights services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you require pest control that will last and provide an excellent value for price? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

Most Lucas Heights residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings due to health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At RZ Pest Control Menai, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you can possibly experience within the Lucas Heights region.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from returning to your property.