Cockroach Pest Control
Complete Cockroach Pest Control
Pinetown & Durban Cockroach Pest Control
Cockroaches are not only unsanitary and repulsive but can also be quite embarrassing to deal with. Their potential health hazards, such as carrying diseases like Salmonella and E.coli, and their link to childhood asthma make it imperative to swiftly and thoroughly eradicate any cockroach infestations.
It’s worth noting that for every cockroach visible to the eye, there may be as many as 20 concealed from view.
If you’re seeking a swift and comprehensive resolution to your cockroach problem, don’t hesitate to reach out to the seasoned professionals at SkillPro Pest Control.
Your Pest Problems, Our Expert Solutions
How We Get Rid Of Cockroaches
Similar to our approach with all pest treatments, we commence by conducting a comprehensive inspection to gain a thorough understanding of the issue. Identifying the specific cockroach species responsible for the problem and locating potential hiding spots are pivotal steps in determining the most effective cockroach treatment strategy.
In broad terms, the treatment method we employ hinges on whether we are addressing a large cockroach species (typically found outdoors, beneath structures, or in drainage systems) or a small cockroach species confined to indoor environments.
For large cockroach species, our primary objective is to eliminate any cockroaches within the premises and establish measures to prevent further intrusion. Our treatment predominantly consists of cockroach sprays and powders.
In the case of small cockroach species, like the German cockroach, meticulous identification of all cockroach hiding places is imperative, with the goal of eradicating the entire population. Our primary tools for addressing small cockroaches are cockroach baits (specifically cockroach gels) and dusts.
Large cockroaches will generally live in the rood void, the sub-floor (if you have one), in drains, bins and the garden around your home. We will treat these areas with a long-lasting spray and blow insecticide powder into the roof void and sub-floor to eliminate the cockroaches and provide long lasting protection. We will also carry out a treatment around the perimeter of the home to prevent any cockroaches entering the building and carry out room treatments as required.
Cockroach baits are the smart way to eliminate cockroach problems, especially German cockroach problems where it is not always possible to find all their hiding places. We place small dots of bait around the infested area near suspected hiding places – in cracks, crevices, under sinks, dishwashers, microwaves, fridges and other electrical appliances.
Foraging cockroaches feed on the bait, which consists of an attractive food and slow acting insecticide. When the adult cockroaches return to the hiding places the insecticide is passed on to the juvenile cockroaches, which eat their vomit and faeces (just when you thought cockroaches couldn’t get more disgusting!).
From a safety point of view, in or near electrical areas we will use insecticide dusts.
When we inspect your home, we will also highlight any actions you should take to help prevent a cockroach problem in the future such as fixing leaks, not leaving pet food out and ensuring insect screens are well-fitted.
We will always discuss any safety concerns you may have before carrying out a treatment. If we are carrying out a spray treatment, it will be necessary to keep children and pets out of the area until the treatment is dry. We always choose the products with the best safety and environmental profile.
Large cockroach treatments have an immediate impact with dead cockroaches continuing to appear in the following few days. Our treatments generally last at least 6 months.
For small cockroach treatments, it can take up to 2 weeks for baits to eliminate the cockroach population and in cases of severe infestation a second visit may be required around 3-4 weeks from initial treatment.