There are several species of cockroach that invade houses and other heated buildings. The more common cockroach in Taranaki is the German cockroach (pictured opposite).

Habits

Because the nature of these species are found in tropical regions, cockroaches are mainly found in the north island or in constantly heated buildings. They are secretive insects and only emerge from cracks and crevices at night to feed. They usually harbour themselves inside warm appliances, for example: behind fridges, under toasters, behind microwaves etc...

Control

• General good household hygiene.
• Clean up food scraps and dispose household rubbish outside
• Place all dry foods in sealed containers
• Dispose of accumulated cardboard and paper, which provide refuge for cockroaches.
• Gisborne Cockroaches like dark damp areas, so if you have any bark chips or plant debris (dead leaves etc) around the garden, try clear those away

Treatment

• For most infestations, strategically placed cockroach bait/paste in crack and crevices will keep the cockroach population at bay
• For more comprehensive treatments, a non-repellant insecticide is sprayed on walls and behind fridges etc, to increase the coverage and exposure of the chemical to the cockroaches

Silverfish

Silverfish prefer dark damp places and a found in basements or places where there is little air circulation. They can be found in bathrooms and concealed places inside homes. Control measures are to improve circulation and ventilation, or use fan heaters in the cool damp rooms.

WE GIVE A 6 MONTH WARRANTEE ON COCKROACH AND SILVERFISH TREATMENTS
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German Cockroach

Gisborne Cockroach

Silverfish