03/08/2026
🪳 Think your kitchen is cockroach-proof? Think again!
If there's one place cockroaches love, it's your kitchen... and the bathroom comes in a close second. Warmth, moisture, food crumbs and tiny hiding spots make these areas the perfect home for unwanted guests.
Here are a few simple ways to keep them out:
✅ Wipe down benches, stovetop and sink every night – even a few crumbs or a little grease is a feast for a cockroach.
✅ Store pantry items and pet food in sealed containers.
✅ Empty your rubbish bin regularly and always keep the lid closed.
✅ Clean behind the fridge, oven and dishwasher where grease and warmth build up.
✅ Don't leave dirty dishes or standing water in the sink overnight.
In the bathroom and laundry:
💧 Fix leaking taps and pipes – cockroaches need water to survive.
🧼 Keep wet areas dry and avoid leaving damp towels on the floor.
💨 Run your exhaust fan to reduce humidity.
🔧 Seal any gaps around pipes under sinks and behind toilets.
💡 PestOz Pro Tip: German cockroaches love squeezing into the tiny gaps behind kitchen appliances. Running a bead of silicone sealant along those joins is an inexpensive DIY job that removes one of their favourite hiding places.
If you're already seeing cockroaches during the day, it's usually a sign there's a much larger population hiding out of sight. That's when it's time to call in the professionals.
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