Cockroach and Ant

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Cockroach Treatments

Cockroach Pest Control

Living in tropical Cairns you will be used to seeing cockroaches scurrying around your home. Cockroaches thrive in warm, humid environments and love kitchens, roof voids and bathrooms. They can rapidly grow in numbers and can spread germs and bacteria and are considered invasive pests. Our technicians will identify the type of cockroach species to ensure the best treatment plan is put in place for any infestations.

Below are the more common cockroach’s species you will find in homes and business:

german cockroach

German Cockroach

Scientific Name

Blatella germanica

Appearance

German cockroaches are small in comparison to other invasive cockroach species in Australia, growing up to approximately 1.5cm. They have two brown lines along the outer sides of their body and are light brown to tan in colour. Aggressive breeders that multiple quickly.

Australian Cockroach

Scientific Name

Periplaneta australasiae

Appearance

Australian cockroaches are around 3.5cm long, with a pale-yellow line around the head. Not to be confused with other native Australian cockroaches.

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American Cockroach

Scientific Name

Periplaneta americana

Appearance

American cockroaches are the largest of the group, with an average length of 5.3cm. They are often confused with Australian cockroaches due to the similar yellow band around the head and the reddish brown colour of their bodies.

Male oriental cockroach

Oriental Cockroach

Scientific Name

Blatta orientalis

Appearance

Oriental cockroaches grow up to 2.5cm and is dark brown or black in colour. While the males have wings, females do not.

Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

While cockroaches generally come out at night, they are not the best at covering their tracks. Here are a few signs that you have a potentially big pest control issue:

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you see them scurrying everywhere when you walk into a room or open a kitchen cupboard or drawer at night

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you can hear them rummaging around your bin

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you find their shed skin in their common scavenging areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and other wet areas

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you can smell them. They poop everywhere and it stinks

If you find all the above, it is likely you have a cockroach problem. What you see is just the tip of the iceberg. It is best to contact your pest control specialists at Pestaway to help you eliminate cockroach infestations.

Ant Treatments

Ant Pest Control

Ants love the hot weather in Cairns, especially tiny little ghost ants which can quickly take over a kitchen, creating a nuisance if left untreated.
Ants are quite small, ranging from 1-30mm. They have a thorax, abdomen and a large metapleural gland on either side of their metathorax. Ants are usually coloured black, brown, yellow, or red, however it is not uncommon to see ants with a combination of these colours. Also, ants have obvious antennae and strong mandibles.

There are thousands of species of ants worldwide. About 1500 types are found all around Australia, in rainforests and bushland. If you have an ant infestation call Pestaway, our technicians will identify the ant species and use a range of targeted treatments to deal with them effectively.

Below are the most common types of ant species you will find in properties in Cairns:

black house ant pest control

Black House Ant

The Black House Ant has a shiny, black body and 6 little legs. Average size is 2.5mm. You will often find long distinct trails of foragers.

Male oriental cockroach

Coastal Brown Ant

The Coastal Brown Ant is a light yellow toned brown colour and their average size is 2.5mm.

Sugar Ant or Ghost Ant

Sugar Ant / Ghost Ant

The Sugar Ant is normally very tiny, between 1.3 – 1.5 mm long. Distinguishing features include black / brown head and thorax and white legs. They have a strong preference for sugar.

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