Cockroaches

• Females carry 35 – 40 eggs in an egg case until they are ready to hatch.
• Eggs hatch in 1 month.
• Nymphs (an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows) take between 6 weeks to 12 weeks to develop into adults and live up to 6 months to develop into adults.
• Generally there will be 3-4 generations per year.

• Most commonly found indoors.
• Prefers wet, humid conditions and are usually found in kitchens, bathrooms and commercial properties.

It is believed that the German cockroach harbours a number of diseases which could potentially have health issues to humans.

A high level of hygiene and sanitation is highly recommended.

• Indoors – always wash the dishes and never food out overnight, clean benches and floors, remove uneaten pet food, food should be stored in airtight containers, build-up of oils and fats around the stove top should be removed and kept clean.
• Outdoors – clean the BBQ after use, uneaten pet food should be removed, garbage bin lids should be tightly closed and emptied regularly.

Cockroaches enter and harbour in small cracks and crevices, these areas should be filled in using products such as silicon and expansion foam.

Always use registered insecticide, the insecticide must have the cockroach symbol/image on the label.

Before applying insecticide, an inspection of the area must be conducted to find the harbouring area. Thoroughly treat all cracks and cervices, voids and surfaces where cockroaches are likely to travel. Avoid treating areas where food is prepared.

There are a range of baits, traps and gels on the market to assist in reducing and eradicate cockroaches in and around the home.

Note: When using a registered pesticide, always follow the directions on the label. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.

Engaging a professional Pest Controller is another option.

• Females deposit 16 eggs in an egg case.
• Eggs hatch in 2 months.
• Nymphs (an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows) take 6-18 months to develop into adults.

• Highly adapted for surviving in the natural environment. Oriental cockroaches thrive in cool, damp areas such as sub-floor voids, drains and openings beneath verandas.
• They prefer to feed on garbage and decay, these insects can generally be found in rubbish tips and leaf litters.
• The oriental cockroach runs rather than flies.

The Oriental Cockroach can contaminate food preparation areas, such as cooking utensils and bench tops with their droppings and egg cases.

A high level of hygiene and sanitation is highly recommended.

• Indoors – always wash the dishes and never food out overnight, clean benches and floors, remove uneaten pet food, food should be stored in airtight containers, build-up of oils and fats around the stove top should be removed and kept clean.
• Outdoors – clean the BBQ after use, uneaten pet food should be removed, garbage bin lids should be tightly closed and emptied regularly.

Cockroaches enter and harbour in small cracks and crevices, these areas should be filled in using products such as silicon and expansion foam.

Always use registered insecticide, the insecticide must have the cockroach symbol/image on the label.

Before applying insecticide, an inspection of the area must be conducted to find the harbouring area. Thoroughly treat all cracks and cervices, voids and surfaces where cockroaches are likely to travel. Avoid treating areas where food is prepared.

There are a range of baits, traps and gels on the market to assist in reducing and eradicate cockroaches in and around the home.

Note: When using a registered pesticide, always follow the directions on the label. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.

Engaging a professional Pest Controller is another option.

• The egg case contains up to 16 eggs and is carried by the female for several days before being deposited, sometimes glued down and tend to be grouped.
• Eggs hatch in 1 – 2 months.
• Nymphs (an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows) usually develop into adults in 6 -12 months and will live up to 6 – 12 months.

• The American Cockroach is also known as the ‘Palmetto bug’ because they live on trees.
• The American cockroach prefers dark, humid and undisturbed areas, it can be found in sub-floor voids, roof voids, kitchens and bathrooms of homes.

The American Cockroach can contaminate food preparation areas, such as cooking utensils and bench tops with their droppings and empty egg cases.

A high level of hygiene and sanitation is highly recommended.

• Indoors – always wash the dishes and never food out overnight, clean benches and floors, remove uneaten pet food, food should be stored in airtight containers, build-up of oils and fats around the stove top should be removed and kept clean.
• Outdoors – clean the BBQ after use, uneaten pet food should be removed, garbage bin lids should be tightly closed and emptied regularly.

Cockroaches enter and harbour in small cracks and crevices, these areas should be filled in using products such as silicon and expansion foam.

Always use registered insecticide, the insecticide must have the cockroach symbol/image on the label.

Before applying insecticide, an inspection of the area must be conducted to find the harbouring area. Thoroughly treat all cracks and cervices, voids and surfaces where cockroaches are likely to travel. Avoid treating areas where food is prepared.

There are a range of baits, traps and gels on the market to assist in reducing and eradicate cockroaches in and around the home.

Note: When using a registered pesticide, always follow the directions on the label. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.

Engaging a professional Pest Controller is another option.

• Females deposit the egg case containing 24 eggs.
• The eggs hatch after 40 days.
• Nymphs (an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows) take 6 – 12 months to develop into adults and live up to 8 months.

• The Australian cockroach is common around urban areas. They are often seen in and around homes and gardens.

Despite its name, the Australian cockroach is not a native species, it is an introduced species from Asia. They can transmit disease by contaminating food.

A high level of hygiene and sanitation is highly recommended.

• Indoors – always wash the dishes and never food out overnight, clean benches and floors, remove uneaten pet food, food should be stored in airtight containers, build-up of oils and fats around the stove top should be removed and kept clean.
• Outdoors – clean the BBQ after use, uneaten pet food should be removed, garbage bin lids should be tightly closed and emptied regularly.

Cockroaches enter and harbour in small cracks and crevices, these areas should be filled in using products such as silicon and expansion foam.

Always use registered insecticide, the insecticide must have the cockroach symbol/image on the label.

Before applying insecticide, an inspection of the area must be conducted to find the harbouring area. Thoroughly treat all cracks and cervices, voids and surfaces where cockroaches are likely to travel. Avoid treating areas where food is prepared.

There are a range of baits, traps and gels on the market to assist in reducing and eradicate cockroaches in and around the home.

Note: When using a registered pesticide, always follow the directions on the label. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.

Engaging a professional Pest Controller is another option.

• The Brown Banded Cockroach carries up to 18 eggs.
• Nymphs (an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows) usually develop into adults in 2 – 4 months and will live up to 3 – 6 months.

• They prefer warm, humid environments which leads them to dwell within heated buildings, ceilings, roof voids, inside and around appliance motors.
• Very active at night, they are opportunistic feeders and mostly enjoy materials with high starch contents.
• Brown banded cockroaches mostly stay on ground, but may fly in warmer conditions if disturbed.

The Brown Banded Cockroach scatter throughout residential and commercial buildings making them difficult to control. Sightings of individual Brown banded cockroaches in day light is usual.

A high level of hygiene and sanitation is highly recommended.

• Indoors – always wash the dishes and never food out overnight, clean benches and floors, remove uneaten pet food, food should be stored in airtight containers, build-up of oils and fats around the stove top should be removed and kept clean.
• Outdoors – clean the BBQ after use, uneaten pet food should be removed, garbage bin lids should be tightly closed and emptied regularly.

Cockroaches enter and harbour in small cracks and crevices, these areas should be filled in using products such as silicon and expansion foam.

Always use registered insecticide, the insecticide must have the cockroach symbol/image on the label.

Before applying insecticide, an inspection of the area must be conducted to find the harbouring area. Thoroughly treat all cracks and cervices, voids and surfaces where cockroaches are likely to travel. Avoid treating areas where food is prepared.

There are a range of baits, traps and gels on the market to assist in reducing and eradicate cockroaches in and around the home.

Note: When using a registered pesticide, always follow the directions on the label. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.

Engaging a professional Pest Controller is another option.