Cockroaches are the pest we hear about most from Fortitude Valley. Warm, humid weather, busy food streets and shared drains all give them a steady supply of food, water and shelter. Larger cockroaches often come in from drains, gardens and laneways at night, while smaller ones breed inside kitchens and bathrooms. Either way, seeing one in the daytime usually means there are many more out of sight.
When you call, tell us where you have seen them, how big they are and whether you have spotted droppings or egg cases. That helps the crew bring the right products. Inside, they apply bait gel to hinges, cracks and the back of cupboards where cockroaches hide, and dust into wall voids and service gaps where needed. Outside, they treat drains, bin areas, courtyards and the base of walls where larger cockroaches enter.
- Bait gel placed in cupboard hinges, cracks and appliance gaps
- Dust applied to wall voids, electricity boxes and service gaps
- Outside treatment of drains, bin areas and wall bases
- Tips on food storage and moisture to slow any return
- A walk through of treated areas before the crew leaves
For apartments, cockroaches can move between units through plumbing and ducts, so it helps to mention if neighbours have the same problem. The crew can then focus on shared walls and service runs. In older houses, they check subfloors and roof spaces where cockroaches shelter during the day. You will see fewer cockroaches over the next few weeks as they take the bait back to where they hide.
Crews cover Fortitude Valley and the surrounding suburbs most weeks. Call 07 3543 7769 to book cockroach control and get your price before the visit.
