American cockroaches are the big reddish brown ones that can grow as long as your thumb. Many people in Brisbane call them sewer roaches, and they can fly on warm nights. They usually live outside in stormwater drains, sewers, garden beds, compost heaps and the damp ground under houses. They walk or fly inside at night looking for food, water and shelter, which is why you might find one in the shower or on the kitchen floor in the morning.
Because these cockroaches breed outside, treating only the inside of the home rarely fixes the problem. When you call, we ask where you are seeing them and what the outside of your home is like, then give you an upfront price and book a nearby independent pest crew.
- A look at drains, downpipes, garden beds and the subfloor
- A targeted spray around the outside of the home and entry points
- Dust in wall voids, roof edges and gaps near plumbing
- Gel bait inside where cockroaches are feeding
- Advice on drain covers, gaps and places to tidy up outside
The crew we book will show you where the cockroaches seem to be getting in. Common spots are gaps under doors, holes around pipes, open vents and floor wastes that have dried out. Small fixes such as a door seal, a new drain cover or keeping water in unused floor wastes can make a big difference.
American cockroach numbers jump after summer storms, when water floods their hiding places. If you are seeing big cockroaches around Brisbane, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a local crew at a time that suits you.
