Crawling pests
German cockroaches
Small light brown cockroaches
German cockroaches are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate due to their rapid breeding and ability to hide in very small cracks. Our premium treatment focuses on protecting your kitchen and food preparation areas targeting cockroaches at their source.
- Stay out of the property
- 3–4 hours or longer, until dry
- Don't clean or wipe
- 7 days
- Results improve over
- 2–3 weeks
- Heavy infestations
- Follow-up after 2 weeks may be required
No entry until it's dry. Drying takes 3–4 hours or longer, so don't go back into a treated area until it's dry, even if the time on this page has passed.
Get your home ready
Before we arrive
After treatment
- Stay out of the property for 3–4 hours or longer, until treated surfaces are dry
- Do not clean or wipe treated surfaces for 7 days
- Maintain high levels of sanitation after treatment
- Do not leave food, crumbs or grease exposed
- Store food in sealed containers
- Empty bins regularly
- Keep home de-cluttered
- Follow-up treatment after 2 weeks may be required for heavy infestations
- Avoid using supermarket sprays as they reduce treatment effectiveness
Common questions
How do German cockroaches enter properties?
They are commonly introduced through cardboard boxes, food deliveries, appliances or second-hand furniture.
Are German cockroaches caused by poor hygiene?
Not always. Even clean homes and businesses can experience infestations, however poor sanitation allows infestations to grow faster.
Why am I still seeing cockroaches after treatment?
Cockroaches emerge from hiding and contact the protective treatment over time.
Why am I seeing small baby cockroaches after treatment?
Once hatched, appearance of young cockroaches will reduce once in contact with treatment.
How long does treatment take to work?
Results improve over 2–3 weeks as the residual protection works through the infestation.
Will one treatment solve the problem?
Heavy infestations often require a follow-up treatment to fully eliminate.
Is the treatment safe?
Yes, once dry, treatment is safe for families and pets.
Can I clean after treatment?
Avoid wiping treated areas for at least 7 days to maintain protection.
Where do German cockroaches usually hide?
Under sinks, behind fridges, ovens and dishwasher, inside microwaves, cupboards and wall cavities.
Do supermarket sprays work?
Most sprays only repel cockroaches and can cause infestations to spread deeper into walls.
How quickly do German cockroaches breed?
German cockroaches reproduce rapidly, which is why fast professional protection is important.
Keep them away
- Avoid storing cardboard boxes inside for long periods
- Clean food spills and grease promptly
- Treat soon after early signs of new activity
Still have a question?
Call us and we'll help. If you're still seeing activity after the times on this page, let us know.