Cockroach and Ant
Effective pest control for Cockroaches & AntsCockroach 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
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.
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.
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:
you see them scurrying everywhere when you walk into a room or open a kitchen cupboard or drawer at night
you can hear them rummaging around your bin
you find their shed skin in their common scavenging areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and other wet areas
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 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
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.
Coastal Brown Ant
The Coastal Brown Ant is a light yellow toned brown colour and their average size is 2.5mm.
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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