American Cockroach Treatment
1 Cockroach Means 100 More!
Spotting even a single American cockroach often indicates that many more are lurking nearby. To effectively tackle this pest problem, professional treatment is essential. This page outlines the important details regarding the booking process for your American Cockroach Treatment. For swift and effective assistance, call Surekill on (02) 4341 5585 to book your treatment today!
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Booking Information
Job Booking - Time Duration
American Cockroach treatments take approximately 1-2 hours. Your booking will be scheduled with an estimated arrival window, for example, between 10 am and 12 pm. Please account for the treatment time, so if your technician arrives at 12 pm, the treatment will likely be completed around 1pm.
Insurance and Australian Standards
Surekill is insured by Pacific International and our licensed Technicians follow EPA guidelines and Australian Standards. View our insurance certificate
Weather Conditions
Treatment cannot be performed if it is raining or rain is imminent. In such cases, we will contact you to reschedule.
Service Guarantee
Your treatment includes a 3-Month Free Service Period, during which our Surekill Technician will return if you continue to experience American cockroach problems.
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How to Prepare for American Cockroach Treatment
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Minimise any clutter or rubbish.
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Store goods in plastic storage containers (avoid cardboard boxes)
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Clear areas that need to be treated for easy access.
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Treatment Day: What to Do
Our Technicians will ensure that your treatment is thorough and effective.
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Turn Off Air Conditioning - To maximise treatment efficacy.
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Remove Pets - Keep pets away from treated areas until the process is completed and the chemicals have dried. Also, remove their food and water bowls from treated areas.
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Cover Fish Ponds and Bird Cages - cover them to prevent exposure to the chemicals used in the treatment.
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Chemical Sensitivity - If you or someone in your household is sensitive to chemicals, it is recommended to stay away from treated areas for 24 hours, or until the space if fully ventilated and dry.
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Access to Roof and Subfloor - Ensure our Technicians have access to roof spaces, subfloors, or any other areas where American Cockroaches may be active.
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Water Tank Location - Inform the Technician about the location of any water tanks, as precautions may need to be taken.
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Treatment Time - is dependent on the size of the infestation and the areas being treated. Our Technicians will provide an estimated treatment time upon arrival, but the process typically lasts around 45 minutes.
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Treatment Process
Inspection
Our Technician will inspect your property and identify areas with cockroach activity. They will complete an Environmental Inspection Report, ensuring it is safe to proceed with treatment as per EPA regulations.
Payment Options
We accept cash, credit, or eftpos. Payment is required at the start of the treatment unless specific written arrangements have been made.
Treatment
We will treat both indoor and outdoor areas as needed
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Indoors: Skirting boards, corners, and other areas of cockroach activity.
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Outdoors: Yard, patio, verandas and decks.
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Subfloor & Roof: we apply Dragnet dust, a long -lasting residual flushing agent.
Post-Treatment Care
After treatment, it is advised to avoid contact with treated surfaces until they have dried completely. Also, you may notice dead or slow-moving cockroaches as the treatment takes effect. It typically takes up to 21 days for all cockroach activity to cease.
Our Surekill Technician will provide a Pest Management Plan, including recommendations for follow-up treatments and when you will receive a reminder for your next service.
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How to Keep American Cockroaches Away
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Keep food and water sources inaccessible.
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Fix any leaking pipes.
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Seal cracks and crevices in your home.
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Remove clutter and piles around your property, such as leaves, grass cutting.
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Install door draft excluders to block entry points.
We're Here to Help!
Need further assistance with your booking or have any questions? Our friendly team is here to help get rid of American cockroaches. Feel free to reach out!