German cockroaches are one of the most common cockroaches in Brisbane and they’re not fussy about which homes they come into.

If there’s somewhere warm and safe with a food source, chances are they will make their way into your home at some point or another.

Controlling German cockroaches using natural methods or DIY treatments can be difficult depending on the level of infestation and the overall cleanliness of your home. Treatments from supermarkets or hardware chains don’t always work so if you’re looking for professional German cockroach control it’s worth considering calling the professionals.

What are German cockroaches?

German cockroaches are a common species of cockroach in Queensland given our humid, wet climate (the German cockroach does not thrive in colder climates). German cockroaches are usually around 1-1.5 cm long and are brown all over. It’s worth noting that even though German cockroaches have wings, they don’t fly all that well.

German cockroaches are typically associated with more commercial buildings like restaurants and food processing plants however, many homes in Brisbane experience infestations of German cockroaches and require German roach treatments.

Diet and habitat

German cockroaches – like all cockroaches, are attracted to starchy foods along with meat, sugars and fatty foods (hence why they’re often found around fast food restaurants).

German cockroaches can live in pretty much any human established building. They are prolific breeders and can be very difficult to remove without professional pest control for this species of cockroach.

Pest control options for German cockroaches

Because of their prolific reproduction cycle, German cockroaches can be difficult to get rid of from homes and businesses with generic or DIY pest control methods you purchase from supermarkets or hardware stores. German cockroaches reach sexual maturity by around seven weeks old so can easily grow in numbers incredibly quickly.

Because of their tendency to like small, confined spaces, German cockroaches can often be missed by DIY efforts and the survival of just a few eggs can mean a reinfestation within a few weeks time from the original treatment.

If you’re serious about treating German cockroaches in your home, talk to us today – a professional pest control service is the best chance of eradicating this pest.