Cockroaches and ants often turn up together in Sunnybank, and many callers ask about both. The same crew can deal with them in one visit. There are two main types around the south side. Large brown American cockroaches live in drains, gardens, subfloors and roof spaces and wander inside at night. Small German cockroaches live and breed indoors, usually around the fridge, stove, dishwasher and kitchen cupboards.
The crew we book asks where and when you see them, then checks the likely hiding spots. For German cockroaches, gel bait goes into cupboard hinges, cracks behind appliances and under the sink. For American cockroaches, the focus is on drains, the roof space, the subfloor and the outside walls, where they get in. In older homes on stumps, cockroaches also come up through gaps in the floorboards, so the crew checks under the house where there is room to get in.
- Gel baits in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries
- Treatment around drains, grates and downpipes
- Roof space and subfloor treatment for larger cockroaches
- Checks behind the fridge, stove and dishwasher
- Tips on clutter, food scraps and damp spots they use
Before the visit, empty the cupboard under the kitchen sink and clear the bench of small appliances so the crew can reach the corners. For a few days afterwards, you may see more cockroaches out in the open as the treatment drives them from hiding. German cockroaches can take more than one visit, because eggs hatch after the first treatment, and the crew will explain the timing. Keep drains covered and fix any leaks to make the house less inviting. To book cockroach control in Sunnybank, call 07 3543 7770.
