Australian Cockroach Habits

Roaches from Australia do get inside structures. You'll most likely uncover evidence of indoor cockroach activity in the kitchen or bathroom. However, identifying the species only based on droppings or a quick glance at a fleeing roach is difficult. An Australian roach can be identified by its yellow patterns.

They're more likely to be found in your garden or in the trees and shrubs near your home because they're an outdoor species. Their desire for moist environments brings them to other locations as well. A colony could be hidden beneath your pool deck or around your hot tub.

If you notice a huge roach in your bathtub, it could be an Australian cockroach that has crawled up from the drain. This could indicate that there are additional leaking water pipes in your home. A leaking sink pipe might attract roaches to the humid conditions inside the cabinet below.

Australian Cockroach Health Risks

Perhaps their yellow markings make them appear less obnoxious than other cockroaches. But don't be deceived by their attire if they break into your home–these aren't welcoming visitors.

Even though outdoor cockroaches pose a less immediate threat than more common interior species, they are still troublesome pests. They devour dung, rubbish, and other repulsive substances. They also live in various unsavory environments and pick up bacteria from multiple sources.

Australian Cockroaches track bacteria all over your kitchen counters, soiled dishes, and leftover food because they don't wipe their feet. Any food they ate or touched while cooking should be considered tainted.

Australian cockroaches may carry salmonella and other infections. You don't want these pests to develop a taste for your food and establish a colony in your home. They can also harm plants by cold temperatures when forced into a restricted place, such as a greenhouse.

Cockroaches also create allergies, as if spreading bacteria wasn't awful enough. Some humans, particularly those with asthma, may react to their molted skins and droppings. Sneezing, skin irritation, rashes, and breathing difficulties are some of the symptoms of a cockroach allergy.

How to Prevent an Australian Cockroach Infestation

In defense, keeping Australian cockroaches out of your home or business requires taking a hard look at your habits and admitting that you may have some flaws: we've all left food out overnight or put off vacuuming for longer than we'd like.

Cleaning your home is a highly effective cockroach control method in any house since it eliminates their food sources. Keeping pet food and pantry products sealed in glass or plastic containers. Roaches are hardy pests and superb survivors, but they still need to feed to survive.

It's also worth remembering that Australian cockroaches require moisture to survive. Standing water is created by leaking faucets and pipes, which increases humidity. A strong defense against cockroaches includes keeping every section of your home dry and ventilated.

Check for gaps and cracks that could allow cockroaches and other external pests to enter your home frequently. This includes your garage and shed, where problems could hide in boxes and be mistakenly transported into your home.

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