Cockroaches turn up in all sorts of Ocean Grove homes, from older beach houses to new units. The small, light brown German cockroach is the main indoor problem. It breeds quickly in warm kitchens, bathrooms and laundries and hides in cupboard hinges, behind the fridge and inside appliances. The bigger, reddish American cockroach lives in drains, subfloors and garden mulch and wanders inside on warm, humid nights. Short stay homes that sit closed up can build up a problem without anyone noticing.
When you call, tell us where you have seen them, roughly how many and whether you see them during the day. Daytime sightings usually mean a lot are hiding out of sight. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats cockroaches on the Bellarine every week.
- Gel bait placed in hinges, cracks and the backs of cupboards
- Treatment behind and under the fridge, oven and dishwasher
- Dust in wall voids and around pipe entries
- A check of the bathroom, laundry and hot water cupboard
- An outside spray around drains and entry points
Before the visit, empty the cupboards under the sink, wipe the benches and put food in sealed containers. Avoid using your own insect spray for a few days before the visit, as it can push cockroaches deeper into the walls and put them off the bait. You may see a few more for a short time afterwards as they come out of hiding, and that usually settles down over the next two weeks.
Units and rentals around Ocean Grove with a heavy problem may need a second visit, which the crew will explain and which we price before it goes ahead. Call 03 7053 9843 to book cockroach treatment.