Cockroach control

Seeing cockroaches around the kitchen or bathroom?

We check where you are seeing them, the places cockroaches may be hiding and which areas need treatment.

Book cockroach control Call 0400 822 800

Problem areas checked
Treatment explained
Preparation kept practical

Pest control technician working outside a Blue Mountains home

On the job

What to expect

What to look for before you call

Where and when you see cockroaches can tell us a lot about where the problem may be coming from.

Where you see them

Tell us whether they are in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, cupboards, garage or another area.

When they appear

Sightings at night, especially when they keep happening, are useful details.

Other signs nearby

Droppings, egg cases or a stale smell can help show where cockroaches may be hiding.

What you have already tried

Tell us about sprays, baits, cleaning or previous pest control in the problem areas.

Before you book

Tell us where you are seeing them

Do not worry if you do not know the cockroach type. Tell us its size and colour, where you saw it and send a clear photo if you have one.

Repeated small cockroaches around kitchens or appliances can need a different approach from an occasional larger cockroach. We have a separate German cockroach page if that is what you think you are seeing.

Tell us about food areas, pets, children, anything already sprayed and any cupboards or rooms that are hard to reach. We will explain the preparation before the visit.

Cockroaches can contaminate food and food-preparation surfaces as they move between waste, drains and harbourage. That is a general hygiene risk, not proof that a particular surface at your property is contaminated.

What to tell us

Where you have seen cockroaches or other signs.
Whether the sightings are occasional or keep happening.
The approximate size and colour, or a clear photo.
Any spray, bait, cleaning or previous treatment.
Food areas, pets, children or access issues we should know about.

Source: World Health Organization

The process

How cockroach control works

We check the problem areas, explain any preparation and treat the places where the cockroaches are coming from.

01

Tell us what you are seeing

Describe the cockroaches, where they appear, when you see them and anything you have already tried.
02

Check the hiding places

We inspect around cupboards, appliances, moisture and other likely hiding places we can reach.
03

Explain the treatment

We tell you which areas need treatment and anything that needs to be moved, cleaned or kept clear.
04

Tell you what to expect

We explain what to watch for afterwards and whether another visit may be needed.

Common questions

Cockroach control questions

You do not need to identify the cockroach before calling. Start with where and when you see them.

Do I need to know what type of cockroach it is?

No. Tell us where you saw it, what it looked like and how often it appears. A clear photo can help.

What do I need to do before the visit?

We will tell you which cupboards, appliances or food areas need to be moved, cleaned or made accessible once the active hiding places and treatment are clear.

What if I have already used a spray or bait?

Tell us what you used, where you used it and whether the sightings changed. That helps us understand what has already been done.

What if I suspect German cockroaches?

Tell us if you are repeatedly seeing small cockroaches around kitchens or appliances. We can help work out whether the German cockroach service fits.

Will one treatment be enough?

An occasional larger cockroach may need a different response from an established indoor infestation. Species, hiding places and spread decide whether monitoring or another visit is needed.

Need help with cockroaches?

Book cockroach control

Tell us where you are seeing them, when they appear and anything you have already tried.