Cockroaches are the pest people call us about most in Coorparoo. Brisbane's warm, humid weather suits them, and they breed quickly inside kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Seeing one during the day often means many more are sheltering behind the fridge, inside cupboard hinges or under the dishwasher, where you cannot see them.
The crew we book deals with both types you are likely to find. Large American cockroaches come in from drains, gardens and subfloors. Small German cockroaches live indoors and spread through appliances and shared walls, which is why they show up so often in unit blocks. Each needs a different approach, so the crew checks which kind you have before starting.
- Gel bait placed in cupboard corners, hinges and behind appliances
- Dust in wall cavities, switch plates and roof voids where suitable
- A spray around drains, subfloor entry points and outside walls
- Insect growth products in heavy German cockroach cases to break the breeding cycle
- Simple tips on food storage, rubbish and leaking taps
Before the visit, wipe down benches, take food and utensils out of the cupboards being treated and empty the space under the sink. Try not to use your own sprays for a few days beforehand, as they can push cockroaches away from the bait. In rental properties, a treatment while the home is empty lets the crew reach every cupboard at once.
Bait takes a little time to work through a colony, so you may keep seeing some cockroaches for a week or two. Heavy infestations in Coorparoo units sometimes need a second visit, which the crew will talk through with you and which we price upfront. Call 07 3543 7767 to book cockroach control with a local team.
