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Effective Cockroach Control Solutions in Brisbane

The team at Bob Gunn Termite Solutions are trained, experienced and licensed to advise on cockroach pest control and guarantee the effectiveness of their treatments.
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There are just over 400 species of cockroach in Australia of the approximately 4000 that exist worldwide. Of these 400, in Queensland the native species are of little concern to householders.

However, three introduced species, the American cockroach, the German cockroach and the Australian cockroach are pests in the household and known carriers of disease. Despite its name, the Australian Cockroach is introduced, possibly from Asia.

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All cockroaches have an oval and flattened body, and a thorax covered by a large plate which extends partly over the head. Both the American and the Australian cockroach are large, approx 40mm in length and reddish brown in colour. The American cockroach has indistinct brown markings on the thorax and no yellow edges on the fore wings while the Australian cockroach has a yellowish thorax with dark edges and yellowish edges at the base of the forewings. In contrast the German cockroach is much smaller at about 10mm in length, a pale colour with two dark bars running lengthways down the thorax.

Most cockroaches, including these three species, lay seed like brown eggs in capsules which they hide in crevices and the folds of fabric. The young develop gradually, resembling the adults but of course, much smaller in size. They are active from hatching but lack wings which they develop as they grow.

All three species are found in houses and buildings, although the American cockroach will inhabit compost heaps, industrial areas and sewers. They favour warm and humid environments, and look for dark cracks and crevices in which to hide during the day. They stay close to food and water sources such as kitchens, lunch rooms, and other food handling areas. When found outside of these areas, it indicates a heavy infestation. They are spread in packaging and cartons being moved from one location to another.

Cockroaches are active at night, feeding on food scraps, fermented food, decaying matter, glues in items like book bindings or even soiled clothing.

The eggs are gathered by workers and carried from the queen’s chamber to the nursery. Upon maturity, the brood becomes a part of the different castes. Some develop into workers, others into workers and a number become reproductives.

Treating dark areas, crevices etc. with chemicals is very effective as cockroaches only leave these areas to forage. There are also likely to be multiple occupants of these areas, increasing the effectiveness of the treatment. This must be supplemented with proper human hygiene. Cleanliness makes cockroaches vulnerable to eradication as they are forced to forage further for food and water, increasing their exposure to treated surfaces.

The team at Bob Gunn Termite Solutions are trained, experienced and licensed to advise on cockroach pest control and guarantee the effectiveness of their treatments.

To book your next cockroach treatment, call us today on (07) 3286 9877.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pest control includes treatment for cockroaches, silverfish, external webbing spiders and ants. We include a 12-month warranty for silverfish and cockroaches, and 3 months for external webbing spiders. No warranty included for ant treatment.

When you turn on the lights, cockroaches don’t run because they fear the light; they fear you. You are a much larger predator, so they try to squeeze themselves in gaps and cracks in your home.

Not all roaches can fly. Only some species can fly, and the others merely use their wings for stability when they jump. Although it may look like they are flying, they are not.

Cockroach infestation is usually hard to get rid of because roaches are able to conceal themselves in a wide range of areas. They also have high breeding potential since a female roach don’t always need a male to reproduce.

Cockroaches can reproduce quickly due to their rapid reproduction cycle and the female roaches can produce 200 to 300 offspring within a year.

The droppings, skin and saliva of cockroaches are known to trigger an allergic reaction in some people due to the particles that they release.

A typical cockroach can live anywhere from a few months to a couple of years.

In order to effectively prevent common pests, we recommend yearly pest control treatment unless there is a more serious infestation which may require 3 to 6 monthly treatments until we gain full control.

Bob Gunn provides pest control services in Brisbane City, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Redland Bay, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Ipswich City, Scenic Rim.

Call us on (07) 3286 9877 for enquiries, or Get A Free Quote for the service you require.

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