Cockroaches are the most common pest call we take from South Brisbane. The warm, humid climate suits them, and apartment buildings give them plenty of shared plumbing, bin chutes and service ducts to travel through. The two types you are most likely to see are the small German cockroach, which breeds quickly inside kitchens, and the larger American cockroach, which often comes up from drains and gardens after heavy rain.
When you call, we ask where you are seeing them, what size they are and whether they appear during the day. Daytime sightings of small cockroaches usually point to a bigger nest nearby. The crew we book uses that detail to choose baits, gels or sprays that suit the species and the room. A cockroach visit usually covers:
- Cupboard hinges, drawer runners and the gaps behind appliances
- The motor space under fridges and dishwashers
- Floor wastes, drains and the base of toilets
- Bin rooms, garages and the space behind the laundry tub
- Garden beds and paving joints close to doors
You can help by keeping benches dry overnight, storing food in sealed containers and taking the kitchen bin out every evening. Clearing cardboard boxes from cupboards also removes hiding spots. In South Brisbane units, tell your building manager about activity, as a building-wide approach often gets better results than treating a single unit on its own.
Some cockroaches may appear in the open for a short time after treatment, which is normal as the baits take hold. The price is given before any work begins, and the crew will explain what to expect in the days after the visit. For cockroach control anywhere in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7772 and we will book a local team.
