Australian Cockroaches Pest Control
Wagstaffe Central Coast

What do they look like?

Despite that they are called “Australian Cockroaches”, these roaches are common species worldwide and are introduced species in Wagstaffe Australia. It is common in countries with tropical climates and is thought to originate in Africa.

With a length of 23 to 35 mm (almost 2 Inches), this tropical hopper and flyer can be seen in many locations, both families and business premises. Know that presence of them can not only cause damage but also put you at a greater risk in health and bad sanitation reputation.

Australian roaches are brown overall With a mind shield that has distinct design – a sharply contrasting pale or yellow margin. Though sometimes it can be confused as American cockroach, nevertheless, they are slightly smaller and has a yellow margin on the thorax and yellowish stripes at its sides near the wing base.

There are around 450 species of cockroaches in Australia, but hardly any are categorised as pest. In fact, 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 Wagstaffe area in search of food and brooding place and can hide from sight during the day. They sneak into households and buildings risking sanitation and clean food.

Here are a few simple methods to identify a cockroach infestation:

• Droppings – they leave the dust of black droppings that resembles 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 crawl or nest.
• Egg capsules – also known as ootheca, roaches lay multiple eggs that are encapsulated. These are smoky brown in colour and about half an inch in size.
• 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 often nest.
• Unusual odor – cockroaches emit pheromones that are unpleasant to the nose of human beings. When they defecate, it emits a musty smell and taints items that come in touch with their waste. The odor might be actually obvious as the infestation grows.
• Damages – food and food packages are not the only ones that cockroaches feed on, they also like organic materials such as books and leather which they tear and drill it.

Common places of infestation

Insecticide and cleaning the house and surrounding areas may be of help to control the infestation of those nasty, creepy crawlers however there are cases that these measures are not enough. Hence, most Wagstaffe homeowners seek the help of licensed pest control agents to help them completely eradicate the infestation.

Although DIY steps can somehow help pest issues, they aren’t necessarily guaranteed to completely 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 places for pest to colonize and strain.

Here at Local Pest Control Central Coast, we guarantee a complete assessment of your pest problems. Following our extensive pest control management, we guarantee our clients that comprehensive inspection and treatment management are implemented correctly. We do not do shortcuts because we aim in remediating back the conveniences of your home and ensure a pest-free environment for your loved ones and pets. Need help? Get in touch with us today!

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