Cockroach control for Canberra kitchens.
Cockroaches behind the fridge. German cockroaches in the kitchen cupboard at 2am. Australian cockroaches in the subfloor. Oriental roaches in the laundry. Each species lives somewhere specific and each needs a different treatment. TCB Pest Control targets the species, the harbourage and the entry points — gel bait plus crack-and-crevice spray, with no whole-house fogging.
The cockroaches showing up around Canberra homes.
German cockroach
The smaller, fast-moving cockroach — clearest sign of an indoor infestation. Pantries, kitchens, behind fridges. Multiple generations per year make early treatment critical.
Australian cockroach
The larger reddish-brown cockroach — usually enters from the subfloor or the roof void, especially in autumn. Common in established older homes.
Oriental cockroach
The dark, slower cockroach — drains and damp areas, particularly laundries, bathrooms and subfloor voids.
American cockroach
Larger again, reddish-brown with a pale edge on the pronotum. Less common in the ACT but seen in commercial kitchens and older homes.
Same team.
Written report.
One quote, one visit, one written report. No call centre, no subcontractors — just the same local team that answers the phone.
Four steps from call-out to a cockroach-free kitchen.
Inspection
We open the kitchen cupboards, lift the fridge, walk the subfloor, the laundry and the bathroom. We identify the species from sightings, droppings and egg cases — and tell you what we saw.
Gel bait placement
Small dots of professional-grade gel applied only to confirmed harbourage. Cockroaches eat, return to harbourage, and transfer bait to other colony members.
Crack-and-crevice spray
Targeted application behind the fridge, under the sink, inside the cupboard hinges and along known harbourage seams. No whole-room fogging.
Written report
Every visit closes with a typed report — what we found, what we used, what to watch for. Covered re-treatment inside the guarantee window if a treated species returns.
HACCP-aware service for hospitality and food prep.
What most home cockroach treatments miss.
Aerosol bombs don't reach harbourage
Cockroaches live in wall cavities and behind appliances. Fog reaches the surface only — they survive and recolonise.
One species looks the same as another
They look similar but behave differently. Identifying the species determines where we treat.
Egg cases reset the cycle
A single ootheca can hold 30–40 eggs. We open up harbourage zones and remove visible cases as part of treatment.
Sanitation is part of the answer
We leave clear written guidance on how to break the cycle — sealed bins, pet food storage, drip-tray hygiene, subfloor airflow.
The questions Canberra households and venues ask first.
How quickly will I stop seeing cockroaches?
Most treatments reduce visible activity within 24–72 hours. Full colony take-out via gel bait usually completes within 2–3 weeks depending on species and pressure.
Do you fog the house?
No. Whole-room fogging is rarely effective against cockroaches and exposes the household to unnecessary product. We use targeted gel bait and crack-and-crevice spray, applied only where the species harbours.
Are the products safe around kids and pets?
Yes. We use the lowest-toxicity option that does the job. Gel bait is contained in tamper-resistant placement. Re-entry times are on every quote.
Will they come back?
Inside our guarantee window — no. Long-term prevention is about sealing entry points, managing moisture and removing harbourage.
How much does cockroach control cost in Canberra?
Each job is priced individually — residential and commercial sites are both quoted in writing. We send a written quote before any work starts.
One sighting.
Zero tolerance.
One cockroach in the kitchen is a colony behind the fridge. Targeted gel bait and crack-and-crevice spray, written up after every visit. Same-week appointments across the ACT with re-service coverage inside our guarantee window.
Book cockroach control today.
Tell us where you're seeing them — kitchen, laundry, subfloor — and we'll come back within one business day with a written quote and the next available visit. Family-run, fully licensed, family-safe product on every job.