Identifiable by the two dark vertical stripes on their pronotum, the German cockroach is the most common cockroach seen around the world. They tend to gravitate toward wet and humid areas.
German Cockroaches are commonly found in kitchen cabinets, kitchen electrical appliances and bathroom areas.
If the infestation is more advanced then you may find them in other areas of the property such as electrical power points, modems, electric clocks, electrical cables, light fittings, curtains, blinds, around window frames, around door frames and skirting boards.
Do Not Use any type of spray whether aerosol or liquid as this will only delay total control or relocate the German Cockroach problem to another part of the residence
An Integrated Pest Management Solution delivered by a Amazon Pest Control Services is what is required. This entails a combination of different treatment solutions, Such as Gel application, Powder application, Glue Boards and a target specific low odour insecticide spray. Our licenced technicians will deliver a tailored solution incorporating a combination of treatment solutions to effectively eradicate German Cockroaches for good.
Distinctly brownish-red in colour, the American cockroach usually lives in trees and is known for its large size. It can grow to be between 35-40mm long.
Despite its name, the Australian cockroach is not actually native to Australia at all. They tend to find home in areas that are not generally subject to extremely cold conditions in winter.
For large cockroaches, success in eradicating this pest involves treating all harbourage and pathway areas. These areas may include, roof voids, ceiling voids, wall cavities, kitchen cabinets, fridge motors, door frames, window frames, subfloor areas, internal perimeter of all rooms, external perimeter of building, external window & door frames, garages, carports, driveways, eaves, fence lines, pathways, garden beds, landscaping timbers, sandstone walls, external drains etc.
Prevention Tips:
To help prevent cockroaches from entering your home or business, there are some steps you can take:
At Amazon Pest Control Services we offer the best cockroach pest control in Sydney. We utilise some of the most effective and safe methods to get rid of cockroaches.
Fipronil Gel Baits
Fipronil” based cockroach gels are safe and Fipronil is considered as an organic active ingredient for the control of cockroach problems.
Fipronil-based cockroach gels are not dangerous for pets and humans even if a small amount is consumed mistakenly. This is however very unlikely as when applied correctly by a Pest Control Professional. A small amount of this product is placed strategically in kitchen and bathroom cabinets as well as electrical appliances such as fridge and microwave motors, under a hot water kettle base, in the hinges of dishwashers etc
Cockroach Sticky Board Monitoring Traps
Benefits -The Traps are Insecticide free and non-toxic, they Can be used to monitor areas of concern, they can be placed in a variety of areas out of sight, they can be used with a lure for added effectiveness, they can keep working for many months and can easily be discarded at any time.
Permethrin Powders
Permethrin is an insecticide in the pyrethroid family. Pyrethroids are synthetic chemicals that act like natural extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin is used in a number of ways to control insects. Products containing permethrin may be used in public health mosquito control programs. They may be used on food and feed crops, on ornamental lawns, on livestock and pets, in structures and buildings, and on clothing. Permethrin may also be used in places where food is handled, such as restaurants. Permethrin was first registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) in 1979, and was re-registered in 2006.
If permethrin gets into the soil, it is broken down by microorganisms. Sunlight may also break down permethrin on the soil surface and on the surface of water. Permethrin does not mix well with water. When permethrin gets into surface water like lakes or streams, it sticks very strongly to sediment and can stay there for more than a year. Since permethrin sticks to sediment and does not mix well with water, it won’t usually contaminate groundwater. Permethrin does not evaporate very easily when it is applied to surfaces. Permethrin was applied indoors near a window in an experiment where it was exposed to daylight. After 20 days, 60% of the permethrin that was applied was still on the surface.
If permethrin is applied to plants, it may stay on the leaves for between 1 and 3 weeks. Scientists applied permethrin to soil and then planted sugar beets, wheat, lettuce and cotton in the soil. Scientists found trace amounts of the permethrin residue in the edible parts of the plants at 30 and 120 days after planting. Trace amounts of permethrin have been found in foods including bananas, collard greens, squash and watermelon. However, less than 1% of the more than 1,700 food samples tested had detectable levels of permethrin.
Pyrethrins
Pyrethrin’s are chemicals present in the flowers of specific species of chrysanthemums. They are classified as insecticides because they interfere with an insect’s nervous system. They have low toxicity in humans and other mammals. and do not last very long in the environment.
Pyrethroids
Pyrethroids are synthetic insecticides derived from pyrethrin. They last longer in the environment than pyrethrin. Different types of pyrethroids have been created. They have different characteristics and different degrees of toxicity.
Please Note: The above measures are considered safe for people, pets, children, infants, asthmatics and the elderly when carried out by a licenced professional and as such is the recommended treatment solutions for Hospitals, Child Care Centres, Pre Schools etc. This treatment will rid your residence of cockroaches and provide protection of approximately 6-9 months after the treatment has been carried out. For residential premises this treatment is recommended at least annually whist Hospitals and the like are treated more frequent due to their low tolerance of pests in their environment.
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