Cockroaches tend to turn up in the same places across Manly homes, mainly kitchens, bathrooms and laundries where there is food, warmth and moisture close together. Seeing one during the day rather than at night is often a sign there are more nearby, since cockroaches usually stay out of sight unless numbers have built up or they have been disturbed.
When you book a cockroach job, the crew will check the usual sheltering spots such as under the sink, behind the fridge, around drains and inside wall cavities near pipework, looking for droppings, egg cases and live activity. Units and townhouses can see cockroaches move between neighbouring properties through shared walls and drains, which is worth mentioning when you call so the crew has the full picture.
Treatment usually combines gel bait in cracks and sheltering spots with advice on reducing the food and moisture that draws cockroaches in, such as fixing a dripping tap or keeping bins further from the back door. The crew will talk you through what to expect over the weeks after, since cockroach numbers usually drop off gradually rather than disappearing overnight.
Drains are worth a special mention, since cockroaches move through stormwater and sewer connections more than most people realise, especially in older Manly streets with ageing pipework. If drains keep bringing activity back after a treatment, the crew can talk you through options for a drain-specific gel or seal around fittings.
- Inspection of kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and drains
- Gel bait placed in cracks and sheltering spots
- Advice for units and townhouses sharing walls with neighbours
- Tips on food and moisture sources that draw cockroaches in
- A second visit if activity has not settled after the first one
Call 07 3543 7771 to book cockroach control for your Manly property.
