Cockroach pest control in sydney important because they spread harmful microbes and bacteria that can cause a number of health problems for humans. They also contribute to allergies and trigger asthma flare-ups, especially in children and the elderly. They can also contaminate food, especially those that contain crumbs and rotting matter.

In Sydney, the most common cockroach is the German cockroach (Blattella germanica). However, the cosmopolitan American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) and the Oriental cockroach (Blattella orientalis) are also encountered in significant infestations. These cockroaches breed and develop in warm environments, such as dwellings, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and food establishments.

Combatting Cockroach Infestations: Expert Pest Control in Sydney

The cockroaches usually enter homes from supermarkets in bags and boxes or through openings in the walls, floors, and ceilings. The cockroaches are usually introduced into kitchens and living areas and can rapidly spread throughout the house. Infestations may be detected by faecal smears, discarded cast skins, greasy excrement, and egg cases glued to places such as furniture or cupboards.

Cockroaches can be treated with a residual liquid spray or gel bait. For example, Micropest uses a German chemically engineered treatment made by Bayer called Max Force Gold. This is a non-repellent German cockroach pest control treatment that is safe for kids, pets, and the environment. When sprayed, the active ingredient in the treatment, cislin 25, leaves behind millions of microscopic “microdots” that cockroaches pick up on their legs as they walk through it and then ingest it. Eventually, they die.