German cockroaches are the small, light brown cockroaches with two dark stripes just behind the head. They are the most common indoor cockroach in Brisbane apartments and units, and they are the reason this booking line exists. They seldom live outside. Instead, they stay close to warmth, food and water, which is why you find them around the fridge motor, inside the dishwasher door, behind the microwave and under the kitchen sink.
A single female can carry an egg case with 30 to 40 young inside, and a new generation can be ready to breed in around two months in warm weather. That is why a small problem in spring can feel out of control by Christmas. Spraying the few you see does little, because most of the group stays tucked away in gaps you cannot reach.
- An inspection of kitchen hinges, appliance motors and cupboard corners
- Gel bait rotated between types so cockroaches do not grow shy of one
- Dust puffed into wall gaps, switch plates and behind splashbacks
- A second visit where the crew thinks the numbers call for it, priced upfront
- Notes you can pass on to a landlord or body corporate
The crew we book will also point out anything helping the cockroaches, such as a leaking tap, crumbs under the toaster or cardboard boxes stored in the pantry. Small changes like these make the bait work harder. In a unit block, it helps if neighbours treat around the same time, since German cockroaches move through shared plumbing.
If you are seeing small brown cockroaches in your kitchen or bathroom anywhere in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7765. We will give you an upfront price and book a visit same-day or next-day where the run allows.
