Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Elanora Gold Coast

What do they look like?

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

With a length of 23 to 35 mm (nearly 2 Inches), this tropical hopper and flyer are seen in many places, both households and business premises. Know that presence of these can not only cause damage but also put you in a higher risk in health and poor sanitation reputation.

They’re cold-intolerant, this is why they brood in warm places. Even if It’s snowing outside, they’re capable of thriving inside as long as it’s a favourable warm atmosphere. Like most cockroaches they are scavengers, but they devour mostly on plants but can also feed on a massive array of organic substances including decaying matter.

There are approximately 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, but hardly any are categorised as pest. actually, There are three common types of roaches found in Australian homes and businesses, mainly, German cockroaches, American cockroaches and Australian Cockroaches (which isn’t a native whatsoever from the country).

Signs of Infestation

Generally, cockroaches usually leave obvious trails and it’s easy to assume there’s an infestation. Known as nocturnal pests, they roam around the Elanora region seeking food and brooding place and can hide from sight throughout the day. They sneak into households and buildings risking sanitation and clean food.

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

• Droppings – roaches leave dustful amount of grey to black droppings that looks like coffee and ground peppers.
• Smear marks – their smear marks are mixed with water and usually dark to light brown in colour. These are often seen on walls, floors and in certain regions where they crawl or nest.
• Egg capsules (ootheca) – roaches lay eggs in capsules or called ootheca which carries multiples of eggs. These capsules are smoky brown in color.
• Shed skin – roaches are also known to shed skin as they grow and mature. They often shed 5 to 8 times and their skin sheds varies in size. These are observed in locations where they often nest.
• Unusual odor – cockroaches produces pheromones that are disagreeable to the nose of humans. When they defecate, it emits musty scent and taints items that come in contact with their waste. The odor will be really obvious as the infestation develops.
• Damages – food and food packages are not the only ones that cockroaches feed on, they also like organic substances such as leather and books that they tear and drill it.

Common places of infestation

Although DIY measures can somehow help pest issues in Elanora, they aren’t necessarily guaranteed to fully eradicate roach infestation. Not all areas can be sanitised or disinfected by insecticides or cleaning products because certain areas which are out of reach are good places for insect to purge and strain.

Insecticide and cleaning the home and surrounding areas may be helpful to control the infestation of those nasty, creepy crawlers however there are instances that these steps are not enough. Hence, most homeowners seek the help of licensed pest control agents to help them completely eliminate the infestation.

At Local Pest Control Gold Coast we guarantee complete assessment of your pest issues. Our trained technicians are there to help and get rid of the upsetting problem that Australian cockroaches and other Pests may cause your household. If you suspect an infestation, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us.

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