Cockroach Control in Ellenbrook
Friendly Guide to Cockroach Control in Ellenbrook
Hello there! If you're in Ellenbrook and looking for some helpful information about our little friends, the cockroaches, you've come to the right place. Let’s dive into the details of the most common types you might encounter and how to manage the
German Cockroach (Blatella germanica)
What They Look Like:
They are tiny creatures, usually about 1 to 1.6 cm long, and have a slender body that is pale brown, with two characteristic dark stripes running along the length of their backs. The younger ones, called nymphs, are a little darker but still show those stripes. Despite having wings, they run more than they fly.
Common Hiding Spots:
They like food, so you’ll find them frequently in kitchens, germinating near garbage cans, lurking under sinks, in warm, moist bathrooms.
Reproduction:
A female German cockroach can hold approximately 35 babies and produce a staggering 30,000 in one year! Their lifespan is roughly 6 to 9 months.
Droppings:
Look for little dark specks that might look like pepper or coffee grounds and are usually near doors, corners and tiny wall openings.
Smell:
You might notice a mild, musty odor if they’re around.
American Cockroach (Periplaneta Americana)
What They Look Like:
These are the bigger cockroaches, reddish-brown body with a yellowish edge with size around 4 cm. They’re good flyers and can glide right into your home!
Common Hiding Spots:
They do like the outdoors, but they sometimes enter in the winter, overwintering in places like basements or near drains.
Reproduction:
Females bear about a dozen young and can produce some 800 in a year. Their life span is approximately 1 to 1.5 years.
Droppings:
Like those of the German cockroach, their droppings resemble small dark specks, but they have a blunt end with the ridges on the sides.
Australian Cockroach (Periplaneta Australasiae)
What They Look Like:
These cockroaches are reddish-brown to dark brown with a yellow band around their head. They measure 2 to 3.5 centimeters in length, and are amazing flyers!
Common Hiding Spots:
You may see them in damp, dark, warm environments — both outside (such as tree bark and chunks of firewood) and indoors (like piping and lavatories).
Reproduction:
It takes about 40 days for a female to carry between 12-30 young. It can produce about 30 offspring each year and lives for about 4 to 6 months.
Droppings:
Their droppings also look like little specks of pepper or coffee grounds, and you might notice some smear marks too!
Oriental Cockroach (Blatta Orientalis)
What They Look Like:
Their droppings also resemble small specks of black pepper and coffee grounds, and you'll probably see some smear marks as well!
Common Hiding Spots:
They prefer dark and damp areas such as drains, sewers and other wet locations.
Reproduction:
A female produces around 8 cases a year with 16–18 eggs each case. They take between 42 and 81 days to incubate, and live for approximately 1 to 1.5 years.
To help you deal with these irritating visitors, here are ways to get rid of them. Keep your house clean, seal up any cracks, and don’t be afraid to call a professional pest control service if a problem arises. Happy housekeeping!.
Acme Termite Treatment Ellenbrook offers all pest control services in Ellenbrook and its surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6186 7473 or visit our website:
https://acmetermitetreatment.com.au/
