German cockroaches are the small, light brown ones with two dark stripes behind the head. They are the most common indoor cockroach in Brisbane units and houses, and they breed very quickly. One female can carry dozens of eggs at a time, so a handful of cockroaches can turn into a big problem within a few weeks. They hide in warm, tight spaces close to food and water, which is why kitchens and bathrooms are usually hit first.
When you call, we ask where you are seeing them, how long it has been going on and whether you live in a house or a unit. We then give you an upfront price and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book looks in the places German cockroaches love most.
- Cupboard hinges, drawer runners and the gaps behind kickboards
- Under and behind the fridge, dishwasher and stove
- Inside the motor space of fridges and near the microwave
- Around pipes under the kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Cracks in tiles, grout and the edges of benchtops
German cockroaches rarely go away with spraying alone, because they can learn to avoid treated surfaces. The crew mostly uses gel bait in small dots right where they feed, backed up with dust in wall gaps. Cockroaches carry the bait back to their hiding spots, which reaches the ones you never see. A second visit is often booked two to three weeks later to deal with any young that hatch after the first treatment.
You can help by keeping benches clear at night, fixing leaks and not using store-bought sprays near the bait. To book German cockroach treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7768 and we will set up a visit that suits you.
