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Cockroach Control Melbourne | Cockroach Exterminator for Homes and Kitchens
Cockroaches in the kitchen or bathroom at night? Our cockroach control Melbourne team uses gel baits and treatments that reach the nest. Call 0489303099.
- German, American and Oriental cockroaches
- Gel baits and growth regulators where they breed
- Treatment from $149, quoted in writing
Get a free cockroach treatment quote
Tell us where you are seeing them and when. A technician calls back, explains the treatment and books a time that suits you.
- What will it cost?Cockroach treatment starts from $149, with a full treatment from $189. The price is in writing first.
- Do I need to leave home?Usually not. Gel baits go into cracks and hinges, and we tell you if any area needs to dry first.
- How long until they are gone?Most homes see a big drop within one to two weeks, with a follow up for heavy cases.
- Do you cover my suburb?Yes, all of metropolitan Melbourne, from Werribee to Pakenham and Craigieburn to Mornington.
Get a free cockroach quote
Two minutes. We call you back to book.
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne, for example Doncaster, Werribee, Frankston and Craigieburn.
How do you get rid of cockroaches for good?
To get rid of cockroaches you have to reach where they breed, not just where you see them. German cockroaches live in warm, tight gaps behind appliances, in cupboard hinges and under sinks, and a surface spray usually scatters them deeper into the walls.
Our cockroach treatment uses gel baits placed in the cracks they travel through, insect growth regulators that stop young cockroaches from breeding, and a targeted residual treatment in the places a bait cannot reach. The cockroaches carry the bait back to the group, which is why numbers fall over the following days instead of just the ones you can see dying on the spot.
Melbourne cockroaches at a glance
| Most common indoors | German cockroach |
|---|---|
| Most common outdoors | American and Australian cockroach |
| Where they breed | Warm, tight gaps near food and water |
| Active | At night |
| Why sprays fail | They scatter German cockroaches |
| What works | Gel bait and growth regulators |
| Spot treatment | From $149 |
| Kitchen and commercial | From $289, written quote first |
Which cockroach do you have?
Different cockroaches live in different places, so the treatment changes with the species. These are the four we treat most in Melbourne.
German cockroach
Blattella germanica
- What it looks like
- Small, about 12 to 15 mm, light brown with two dark stripes behind the head.
- Where it lives
- Kitchens, bathrooms, dishwashers, fridge motors and cupboard hinges.
- Why it matters
- Breeds fast indoors. German cockroach control needs baits and growth regulators, not a quick spray.
American cockroach
Periplaneta americana
- What it looks like
- Large, up to about 40 mm, reddish brown with a pale band behind the head.
- Where it lives
- Drains, sub floors, sewers and garden beds, coming inside through gaps.
- How we treat it
- Perimeter and drain area treatment plus sealing where they walk in.
Oriental cockroach
Blatta orientalis
- What it looks like
- Dark, almost black and glossy, slower moving.
- Where it lives
- Cool, damp places: under houses, in drains and around leaking pipes.
- How we treat it
- Treating damp areas and fixing moisture problems that attract them.
Australian cockroach
Periplaneta australasiae
- What it looks like
- Large and reddish brown with pale yellow edges near the front.
- Where it lives
- Gardens, leaf litter and wood piles, wandering inside in warm weather.
- How we treat it
- An outdoor perimeter treatment and door thresholds.
Signs of a cockroach infestation
Cockroaches hide during the day, so a few sightings at night usually means many more out of sight.
Night sightings
Cockroaches running when you turn on the kitchen or bathroom light.
Droppings
Tiny black specks like pepper in drawers, on shelves and along hinges.
Egg cases
Small brown capsules in cupboard corners and behind appliances.
A musty smell
An oily, musty smell in cupboards that gets stronger over time.
Shed skins
Pale brown casings where young cockroaches have grown.
Daytime sightings
Seeing them in daylight often means they are running out of hiding space.
Around appliances
Activity near the fridge, dishwasher, microwave or coffee machine.
Smear marks
Dark smears along walls and cupboard edges where they travel.
Seeing German cockroaches? Put the cockroach spray down.
Surface cockroach spray from the supermarket scatters German cockroaches into walls and new rooms, which makes the problem harder to reach. Leave it, and let the baits do the work.
How our cockroach pest control works
Every cockroach pest control visit starts with finding where they are living. We check behind the fridge, under the sink, inside hinges, around the dishwasher and in the gaps where benches meet walls, because that is where a cockroach infestation actually lives.
Then we place gel bait in those harbourages, add an insect growth regulator so young cockroaches cannot breed, and apply a targeted treatment to voids and cracks the bait will not reach. For American and Australian cockroaches we also treat the outside perimeter and drains they come in from.
- Kitchen and bathroom checked
- Gel bait in harbourages
- Growth regulator to stop breeding
- Voids and cracks treated
- Drains and perimeter outside
- Hygiene tips that help
Cockroach control in four steps
Our cockroach control Melbourne visits follow the same four steps, whether it is one kitchen or a whole unit block.
Call or send the form
Tell us where and when you see them. We book a visit, 7 days a week.
Find the harbourages
We find where they breed and identify the species.
Bait and treat
Gel bait, growth regulator and targeted treatment placed precisely.
Check and follow up
Heavy cases get a follow up to confirm numbers have dropped.
Cockroach treatment cost in Melbourne
Clear starting prices, so you know what to expect before you book a cockroach exterminator. The final price depends on the property, and you get it in writing first.
Inspection and spot treatment
One problem area, such as a kitchen or bathroom, baited and treated
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Full cockroach treatment
Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and wet areas, with growth regulator
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Kitchen and commercial
Heavy kitchens, cafes and food areas, with a follow up
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
What sets your final cockroach control price
- Which cockroach. German cockroaches indoors need more bait placements than an outdoor species wandering in.
- How heavy it is. A few sightings is quicker than a heavy infestation in several rooms.
- Size of the property. More kitchens, bathrooms and wet areas mean more to treat.
- Appliances and fit out. Busy kitchens with lots of appliances and cupboards take longer.
- Units and shared walls. Apartments may need neighbouring units checked to stop re entry.
- Follow up visits. Heavy cases and food businesses usually need a return visit.
Is cockroach treatment safe in a kitchen?
The questions people ask most before they book a cockroach exterminator. Here are straight answers.
Food areas, kids and pets
Every treatment is carried out by a licensed technician, with products applied exactly as the label directs, with gel baits placed in cracks and hinges away from food.
We tell you what to cover or put away before we arrive and when any treated area can be used again.
If they come back
Most homes see a big drop within one to two weeks. Heavy infestations are planned with a follow up visit from the start.
The treatment is covered by written warranty terms on your job record, explained before you agree.
Cockroach control across Melbourne
Cockroach pest control Melbourne wide and a cockroach exterminator Melbourne kitchens can book 7 days a week. These are some of the suburbs we visit most.
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Cockroach control questions, answered
Cost, safety, how long it takes and what you can do. Ask us anything else directly.
How much does cockroach control cost in Melbourne?
A cockroach inspection and spot treatment starts from $149, a full cockroach treatment from $189, and heavy kitchens and commercial work from $289. The final price depends on the species and how heavy the infestation is, and you get it in writing before we start.
How long does it take to get rid of cockroaches?
Most homes see a big drop within one to two weeks as the bait works through the group. Heavy German cockroach infestations can take longer and are planned with a follow up.
Why do I still see cockroaches after treatment?
For a few days you may see more, because the bait draws them out and makes them sluggish. That is a sign it is working. If numbers are not falling after two weeks, call us.
Does cockroach spray work?
A surface cockroach spray kills the ones it touches but scatters German cockroaches into walls and other rooms. Baits and growth regulators work better because they reach the whole group.
Do I need to empty my kitchen cupboards?
Usually only the cupboards under the sink and around the main problem area. We send a short list when you book.
Where do cockroaches come from?
German cockroaches often arrive in boxes, second hand appliances and grocery deliveries. American and Australian cockroaches come in from drains, gardens and sub floors.
Do you treat cafes and restaurants?
Yes. Food businesses get a documented treatment and service record. See our commercial pest control service.
Is there a cockroach exterminator near me?
We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne, 7 days a week. Put your suburb in the form or use the suburb checker on this page and we confirm when we call.
Do you offer a warranty on cockroach treatment?
Yes. The treatment is covered by written warranty terms on your job record, explained before you agree to anything.
Cockroaches at your place? Let us sort it.
Tell us where you see them. We call back, explain the treatment and quote in writing before any work starts.