Cockroaches are a year-round issue in Brisbane, and many of the ant calls we take in Mount Gravatt come with a mention of cockroaches too. The same crew can deal with both in one visit. Large American cockroaches often live in drains, gardens and roof spaces, while the smaller German cockroach breeds inside, usually in kitchens around the fridge, dishwasher and stove.
The crew we book checks where the cockroaches are hiding and breeding before choosing a treatment. For German cockroaches, that usually means gel baits in cupboard hinges, behind appliances and in small gaps where they shelter. For larger outdoor cockroaches, it often means treating the roof space, subfloor, drains and garden edges where they come in from. In older homes with timber floors, cockroaches often come up through gaps in the floorboards and around old kitchen cabinets, so the crew checks under the house where they can get in. Units get extra attention around the bins and drains.
- Gel baits in kitchen cupboards, drawers and around appliances
- Treatment for roof spaces and subfloors on older homes
- Outside treatment around drains, doors and weep holes
- Checks of bathrooms, laundries and under sinks
- Tips on clearing the clutter and food scraps cockroaches feed on
Before the visit, clear out the cupboards under the sink and move small appliances off the bench so the crew can reach the corners. After treatment, you may see more cockroaches for a few days as they come out of hiding. German cockroach problems often need a second visit a few weeks later to catch the young ones that hatch from eggs, and the crew will talk this through with you. Homes in Mount Gravatt with older kitchens tend to have more places for them to hide. Call 07 3543 7766 to book cockroach control.
