Cockroach Control Melbourne
German cockroaches breed fast, hide in kitchens and bathrooms, and spread bacteria onto food and benches. In units they move between neighbours through shared plumbing. We use targeted gel baits and growth-regulator treatments that reach the cockroaches in their hiding spots and break their breeding cycle.
Signs of Cockroaches
- Live cockroaches at night, especially in the kitchen, behind the fridge or under the sink
- Small black droppings, like ground pepper, in cupboards and drawers
- Egg cases (small brown capsules) in corners and hinges
- A musty, oily smell in heavy infestations
How Our Cockroach Exterminators Treat Them
- Inspection: we find where they’re harbouring, such as behind appliances, in cupboard hinges, under sinks and around motors.
- Gel baits: odourless, non-repellent professional gel baits placed in cracks and harbourages where cockroaches feed. They carry it back and it spreads through the population.
- Growth-regulator dust: stops young cockroaches developing into breeding adults.
- Follow-up: heavy German cockroach infestations often need a follow-up treatment, and we’ll tell you if yours does.
Garden cockroaches (the larger outdoor types) are covered by our general pest / spider treatment. Everyone, including children, babies and pets, can come back inside 2 hours after the indoor treatment.
Guarantee
German cockroach treatments don’t come with an automatic guarantee, because results depend on the level of infestation and on hygiene. If a guarantee applies to your job, we’ll confirm it in writing. Garden cockroaches are covered by our 12-month general pest spray guarantee. See our guarantee terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have cockroaches in a clean kitchen?
German cockroaches arrive in boxes, second-hand appliances and furniture, or from neighbouring units. A clean kitchen helps, but it won’t get rid of an established population.
How long until they’re gone?
You’ll usually see a big drop within one to two weeks as the gel bait spreads through the population. Heavier infestations may need a follow-up.
Read more: how we get rid of cockroaches.
Book Cockroach Control in Melbourne
Call 1800 38 66 55, 7 days a week, or send us your details and tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll confirm the right treatment and price before any work starts.
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