A lot of the cockroaches found inside Brisbane homes do not start there. Big American cockroaches and other outdoor types live in drains, garden beds, compost, leaf litter and the damp ground under houses. On warm, humid nights they move towards light and shelter and find their way in through small gaps. A perimeter spray puts a barrier on the paths they use.
The crew we book applies a targeted spray to the outside edges of the home, focusing on where walls meet the ground, around doors and windows, and near downpipes and drains. They also treat the entry points that cockroaches use, such as weep holes, gaps around pipes and air vents.
- Along the base of external walls and around the slab edge
- Door frames, window frames and sliding door tracks
- Weep holes, vents and gaps around pipes and cables
- Drains, grates, downpipes and bin areas
- Garden edges, retaining walls and the subfloor on raised houses
Rain and garden watering wear the spray down over time, so it is usually booked a few times a year, or once before the hot, wet months begin. The crew will tell you how long to keep people and pets off treated areas and when you can water the garden again. Pairing the perimeter spray with gel bait inside covers both sides of the problem. Ants and spiders that use the same paths into the home are also cut back by the same spray, which is a handy side benefit in the warmer months.
Perimeter sprays suit houses, townhouses and ground-floor units with courtyards across Brisbane. Call 07 3543 7765 to book with an upfront price.
