Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Highland Park Gold Coast

What do they look like?

In general, Australian cockroaches are mostly outdoor pests. When the climate is cold in Highland Park, they enter houses with favourable temperatures where they can become so cozy. Because Australia also experiences winter, these creepy creatures creep into houses to nestle comfortably and feed on food storages to survive and get protected.

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’re cold-intolerant, this is why they brood in warm areas. Even if it is snowing outside, they are capable of thriving indoors as long as it’s a favourable warm environment. Like most cockroaches they are scavengers, but they devour mostly on plants but may 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 at all in the country).

Signs of Infestation

Generally, cockroaches usually leave obvious trails and it is easy to assume there’s an infestation. Known as nocturnal pests, they roam around the Highland Park region seeking food and brooding place and can hide out of 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 – they leave dust of black droppings that looks like coffee grounds or peppers and changes in lengths.
• Smear marks – cockroaches usually leave smear marks whenever they are in places with water. Where water is abundant, cockroaches will leave brown and irregular marks as they nest or crawl.
• Egg capsules (ootheca) – roaches lay eggs in capsules or called ootheca which carries multiples of eggs. These capsules are smoky brown in colour.
• 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 seen in locations where they frequently nest.
• Unusual odor – cockroaches emit pheromones that are unpleasant to the nose of human beings. When they defecate, it emits a musty odor and taints items that come in touch with their waste. The odor may be actually obvious since the infestation grows.
• Damages – not only that they can attack food and packages, roaches are capable of destroying organic materials to feed on like leather and books.

Common places of infestation

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

Although DIY steps can somehow help pest issues, they are not necessarily guaranteed to fully eradicate roach infestation. Not all areas can be sanitized or disinfected by Insecticides or cleaning products because certain areas which are out of reach are great areas for pest to purge and strain.

At Local Pest Control Gold Coast we guarantee completely assessment of your pest issues. Our trained technicians are there to help and will get rid of the troubling issue that Australian cockroaches and other pests can cause your household. If you suspect an infestation, don’t hesitate to book a consultation with us.

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