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COCKROACH PEST CONTROL

Cockroaches are one of the most unpleasant and stubborn pests to deal with. If you’re struggling with cockroaches in your Kapiti or Palmerston North home or business, The Pest Man is here to help.

Our local technicians provide fast, effective cockroach treatments tailored to your specific situation, giving you peace of mind and lasting results. We don’t just eliminate infestations – we also put preventative measures in place to keep cockroaches from coming back, ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for you, your family, or your customers.

COCKROACH SERVICE STEPS

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing cockroaches in your home or business, it’s likely a sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810


2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat cockroach infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where cockroaches may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing cockroaches in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat a cockroach infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where cockroaches may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing cockroaches in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat a cockroach infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where cockroaches may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

COMMERCIAL PEST SOLUTIONS

INTEGRATED COCKROACH SOLUTIONS

Cockroaches in the workplace can quickly damage your reputation and create serious health risks. For businesses across Kapiti and Palmerston North, The Pest Man delivers reliable commercial cockroach control designed to protect your staff, customers, and premises.

Our customised treatment plans include discreet inspections, targeted treatments, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your business remains cockroach-free. With The Pest Man as your trusted partner, you can safeguard your workplace, meet health and safety standards, and maintain the professional image your business deserves.

COMMON COCKROACH QUESTIONS

Choosing professional pest control over DIY solutions offers numerous advantages. Our technicians undergo constant training to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and techniques. This means they use the latest, most eco-friendly methods available. Additionally, we have access to specialised tools and materials that are reserved for licensed exterminators, ensuring a level of efficacy and safety that DIY methods cannot match.

Yes, cockroaches can cause significant damage to your home. They can contaminate food and surfaces with their droppings, saliva, and shed skin, leading to health risks such as allergies and asthma. Cockroaches also gnaw on various materials, including paper, fabric, and leather, which can damage household items. Additionally, their presence can lead to unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions. Effective cockroach control is essential to prevent these issues and maintain a healthy living environment.

Signs of a cockroach infestation include seeing live cockroaches, particularly at night, and finding their droppings, which resemble small, dark specks or coffee grounds. You might also notice shed skins, egg cases, or a musty odor in infested areas. Cockroaches often hide in dark, damp places such as kitchens, bathrooms, and behind appliances. If you observe any of these signs, it’s crucial to contact a professional pest control service like The Pest Man to assess and address the infestation promptly.

Preventing cockroach infestations involves maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. Store food in sealed containers, clean up spills immediately, and dispose of garbage regularly. Fix any leaks and reduce moisture in your home, as cockroaches are attracted to water sources. Seal cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and foundations to block entry points. Regular inspections and preventative treatments by a professional pest control service can also help keep your home cockroach-free.

The stigma attached to a cockroach infestation can often delay customers from contacting us. However, the presence of cockroaches in your home or business doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unclean or poorly maintained. While an untidy environment with readily available food is more appealing to cockroaches, these pests are incredibly resourceful and can thrive even in the most spotless homes.

Don’t delay. Contact The Pest Man and book our professional cockroach extermination services today. Let us help you maintain a clean and pest-free environment.

COMMON COCKROACHES

German Cockroach

APPEARANCE

Light brown or tan in colour, they have two distinctive black stripes running horizontally down behind their heads. They are typically 13mm – 16mm in length.

LIFESTYLE

German cockroaches have a high reproductive rate. Females carry egg cases (oothecae) containing up to 40 eggs until they are ready to hatch, providing protection for the developing eggs.

HABITS

German cockroaches are highly adaptable and are commonly found in warm, humid environments. They prefer to nest in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where food and moisture are readily available.

In commercial settings, they are often found in restaurants, food processing facilities, and hotels.

American Cockroach

APPEARANCE

Adult American cockroaches average between 35mm – 41mm in length, but they can grow to exceed 50mm. Typically reddish brown with a pale brown or yellow band around the edge of the pronotum.

LIFESTYLE

American cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers and will eat a wide variety of organic materials. Their diet includes decaying matter, food scraps, sweets, starchy foods, and even non-food items like paper, clothing, and hair. They are particularly attracted to fermented foods and liquids.

HABITS

They are commonly found in sewers, basements, crawl spaces, and other damp areas. In homes and commercial buildings, they often nest in kitchens, bathrooms, and boiler rooms. These cockroaches prefer dark, secluded places.

Gisborne Cockroach

APPEARANCE

On average, a Gisborne cockroach measures up to 45 millimetres long and 12–15 millimetres wide and Dark brown to black with distinctive white bands.

LIFESTYLE

Originally from Australia, where it is predominantly found in Melbourne, the Gisborne cockroach was first documented in Gisborne in the 1960s. However, earlier sightings in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty suggest it may have arrived earlier. Since then, it has spread across the North Island and into the upper South Island.

HABITS

The Gisborne cockroach, unlike its German or American counterparts, is harmless—it does not spread disease and is non-flying. It generally avoids invading food supplies unless they are decaying.

This species prefers outdoor habitats under bark or woodchips but may venture indoors during wet or excessively hot conditions.

German Cockroach

APPEARANCE

Light brown or tan in colour, they have two distinctive black stripes running horizontally down behind their heads. They are typically 13mm – 16mm in length.

LIFESTYLE

German cockroaches have a high reproductive rate. Females carry egg cases (oothecae) containing up to 40 eggs until they are ready to hatch, providing protection for the developing eggs.

HABITS

German cockroaches are highly adaptable and are commonly found in warm, humid environments. They prefer to nest in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where food and moisture are readily available.

In commercial settings, they are often found in restaurants, food processing facilities, and hotels.

American Cockroach

APPEARANCE

Adult American cockroaches average between 35mm – 41mm in length, but they can grow to exceed 50mm. Typically reddish brown with a pale brown or yellow band around the edge of the pronotum.

LIFESTYLE

American cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers and will eat a wide variety of organic materials. Their diet includes decaying matter, food scraps, sweets, starchy foods, and even non-food items like paper, clothing, and hair. They are particularly attracted to fermented foods and liquids.

HABITS

They are commonly found in sewers, basements, crawl spaces, and other damp areas. In homes and commercial buildings, they often nest in kitchens, bathrooms, and boiler rooms. These cockroaches prefer dark, secluded places.

Gisborne Cockroach

APPEARANCE

On average, a Gisborne cockroach measures up to 45 millimetres long and 12–15 millimetres wide and Dark brown to black with distinctive white bands.

LIFESTYLE

Originally from Australia, where it is predominantly found in Melbourne, the Gisborne cockroach was first documented in Gisborne in the 1960s. However, earlier sightings in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty suggest it may have arrived earlier. Since then, it has spread across the North Island and into the upper South Island.

HABITS

The Gisborne cockroach, unlike its German or American counterparts, is harmless—it does not spread disease and is non-flying. It generally avoids invading food supplies unless they are decaying.

This species prefers outdoor habitats under bark or woodchips but may venture indoors during wet or excessively hot conditions.

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