Cockroaches are one of the most common reasons people in the Western Suburbs call us. German cockroaches are the small, light brown ones that gather behind fridges, dishwashers and stoves, and they breed quickly in warm kitchens. The larger American and Australian cockroaches tend to come in from drains, gardens and subfloors, and they often show up at night in bathrooms and laundries.
The treatment depends on which type you have and how many there are. German cockroaches usually need gel baits placed inside cupboards, hinges and appliance gaps, along with a product that stops the young from growing into breeding adults. Larger cockroaches are handled with treatment around drains, pipes, entry points and the outside of the home, so fewer of them make it indoors.
- Gel baiting inside kitchen cupboards, drawers and appliance gaps
- Treatment of bathrooms, laundries and other wet areas
- Spraying around drains, pipes and entry points outside
- Advice on sealing gaps and storing food
- Treatment of shared bin areas where the building allows it
Apartment blocks near Footscray Station, Hopkins Street and the Maribyrnong riverfront often see cockroaches travel between units through walls and pipes. If you live in a block, ask your neighbours or the building whether they are seeing them too, as treating several units together gives a much better result than treating one.
Before the crew arrives, empty the cupboards under the sink and clear the benches. Leave baits in place afterwards, and try not to spray over them with household products, which can put cockroaches off the bait. Call 03 7053 9832 and we will give you a price and book a crew near you in the Western Suburbs.