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Cockroaches are among the most resilient and unhygienic pests found in Melbourne homes and businesses. Once they invade, they multiply rapidly and hide in hard-to-reach places, spreading bacteria and allergens. At Pest Guard Pro, we specialise in professional cockroach control in Melbourne, using targeted, eco-friendly treatments to eliminate infestations at their source.

Why Cockroach Infestations Are Dangerous

Cockroaches aren’t just unpleasant—they’re a serious health hazard. They contaminate surfaces and food, and can trigger asthma, allergies, and even food poisoning. Cockroaches carry harmful pathogens including:

  • Salmonella

  • E. coli

  • Listeria

  • Staphylococcus aureus

  • And other disease-causing bacteria

Common Cockroach Species in Melbourne

Understanding which species you’re dealing with is key to successful treatment. Here are the most common and problematic cockroach species in Melbourne and Victoria:

1. German Cockroach (Blattella germanica)

  • Light brown with two dark stripes on the back

  • Prefers warm, humid areas (e.g. kitchens, appliances)

  • Breeds rapidly—one female can produce over 300 offspring

✅ Most common indoor species

✅ Must be professionally treated—DIY rarely works

2. Australian Cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae)

  • Large reddish-brown with yellowish margins on the thorax

  • Found in subfloors, wall voids, gardens, and sheds

  • Enters homes through drains, doors, or windows

✅ Active year-round in Melbourne

✅ Often mistaken for American cockroach

3. American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

  • Large (up to 40 mm), reddish-brown, capable of flight

  • Prefers warm, moist environments like sewers and basements

  • Known to infest restaurants, industrial sites, and large buildings

✅ Transmits bacteria and parasites

✅ Can live for months in dark, undisturbed areas

4. Brown-Banded Cockroach (Supella longipalpa)

  • Small, light brown with pale bands across the wings

  • Prefers dry, warm areas like ceilings, furniture, and electronics

  • Nocturnal and difficult to detect in early stages

✅ Often spreads through used furniture and boxes

✅ Common in apartments and aged care facilities

5. Smoky Brown Cockroach (Periplaneta fuliginosa)

  • Similar in size to the American cockroach but uniformly dark brown

  • Common in roof voids, sheds, and under decks

  • Attracted to lights and decaying organic matter

✅ Often invades during summer

✅ Flies readily and may enter from outside

6. Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis)

  • Shiny black or dark brown, about 20–25 mm long

  • Prefers cool, damp places like basements, drains, and garden mulch

  • Slow-moving and less common indoors, but still a concern

✅ May appear after rain or flooding

✅ Produces a strong musty odour

7. Surinam Cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis)

  • Light brown, often found in potted plants or mulch

  • Burrows into soil, can damage plant roots

  • Uncommon in homes, but can be a nuisance in greenhouses or gardens

✅ Reproduces via parthenogenesis (no males required)

✅ Mostly outdoors, but can enter through plant material

How to Tell If You Have a Cockroach Infestation

  • Live or dead cockroaches, especially at night

  • Droppings that resemble black pepper or coffee grounds

  • Egg cases (oothecae) behind furniture or in cabinets

  • Musty or oily odour in infested areas

  • Smear marks along walls or surfaces

     

    Don’t let cockroaches take over your home or business. Contact Pest Guard Pro for trusted cockroach control in Melbourne.

 
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