What you need to know about cockroaches?

Cockroaches are nocturnal creatures and are not seen in any quantity during daylight hours, however, in areas where there are heavy infestations; sightings of cockroaches may become more common. It is generally accepted that for every cockroach seen there are hundreds more that are hidden away in out of sight harbourages.

Common cockroaches found in Sydney		Places found
	German Cockroach	Cracks and crevices, cupboards, kitchen appliances, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers and water heaters.
	American/Australian Cockroach	Wall voids, cracks and crevices behind cupboards, underfloor areas or roofspaces, in gardens, garbage, drains, sheds or garages.
	Smokey Brown Cockroach	Tree holes, loose mulch, vines, ivy, woodpiles, rood areas, cracks and crevices.

Tell tale signs indicating cockroach activity include the presence of egg cases, regurgitation marks, fecal pellets, odour and cast off nymphal skins.

Want to know more about what you can do? See our tips on the next page.

Tips on cockroach control at home

Here are some tips that you can use to control cockroaches around your home.

• Inspect your home for cockroach activity such as live or dead cockroaches, droppings or egg cases, especially around the kitchen, bathroom, laundry.
• Reduce cockroach harbourages such as cracks and crevices.
• Reduce food available for cockroaches to feast on and maintain a clean environment.
• Like humans, cockroaches need water to survive. Minimise available watering holes such as leaking taps or showers.
• There are a wide variety of cockroach baits, bombs and sprays available to help minimise cockroaches in the short-term.

Of course getting an ANT-EATER Pest Control professional on the job means you are employing the best techniques for cockroach control. See how on the next page.

How ANT-EATER Pest Control solves cockroach problems

Do you have a problem now?

Every day you wait can make pests harder to eradicate. Contact ANT-EATER Pest Control Sydney to make your home pest free.

• Our highly qualified professionals have an in-depth knowledge of pests; their habits and the methods of treatment required to control them.
• Our team will assess your pest problem and carry out the right treatment for your property and situation.
• ANT-EATER Pest Control recommends a follow up treatment determined by the size and severity of the pest problem and can remind you when this is necessary.

All pest treatments carried out by ANT-EATER Pest Control are documented and come with a no nonsense service warranty (unless stated).

Do you want to prevent future problems?

Our service is the best way to keep cockroaches out of your home, protecting your family and your property investment.

• Our team will assess risk areas and carry out the right treatment for your property and situation.
• Should reinfestation of the pest treated occur, a further inspection and necessary treatment will be offered free of charge within the service warranty period.

Keep cockroaches from invading your home. Call us and find out how.