“All of us have secrets in our lives. We’re keepers or kept from, players or played. Secrets and cockroaches — that’s what will be left at the end of it all.”

MAGGIE STIEFVATER

American Cockroach

BIOLOGY
reddish-brown colour
3cm to 4cm in length

BIOLOGY
life cycle: 6 months to 1 year

BEHAVIOUR
American Cockroaches are most active at night.

They can swim and have been known to survive underwater for up to 40 minutes.

BREEDING
female lay up to 15-20 eggs in an egg case, called ootheca.

BREEDING
They reproduce and develop quickly in Singapore’s warm and humid climate.

FEEDING
sweets, meats, fats, oils, decaying organic matter, and even non-food items like glue and book bindings.

HARBORAGE 
American Cockroaches hide in cracks and crevices and can fly for short distances.

PREVENT
They are known to be resistant to certain types of insecticides.

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INSPECTION
Our Technicians are trained to look out for breeding and harborage sites to identify hot spots. They also take into consideration structural issues, housekeeping practices as well as surrounding environments.

GEL BAITING

GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the cockroaches consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.

RESIDUAL SPRAYING

RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method applies a solution that remains active for a period of time, killing any cockroaches that comes into contact with the treated surface.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contribution factors that may be involved, our technician will offer advice on how to keep cockroaches away.

SERVICE REPORT

SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site. 

 

 

Brown-Banded Cockroach

BIOLOGY
brown bands across wings and abdomen
10mm to 15mm in length.

BIOLOGY
life cycle: 3 to 6 months

BEHAVIOUR
Brown-Banded Cockroaches are most active at night.

BREEDING
The female lay up to 10 to 18 eggs in an egg case, called ootheca.

FEEDING
Brown-Banded Cockroaches sweets, meats, fats, oils, decaying organic matter, and even non-food items like glue and book binding.

HARBOURAGE
Brown-Banded Cockroaches are found in areas with little moisture like store room, vehicles and electrical appliances.

HARBOURAGE
They hide in cracks and crevices in walls, floors, and ceilings.

INSPECTION

INSPECTION
Our Technicians are trained to look out for breeding and harborage sites to identify hot spots. They also take into consideration structural issues, housekeeping practices as well as surrounding environments.

GEL BAITING

GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the cockroaches consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.

RESIDUAL SPRAYING

RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method applies a solution that remains active for a period of time, killing any cockroaches that comes into contact with the treated surface.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contribution factors that may be involved, our technician will offer advice on how to keep cockroaches away.

SERVICE REPORT

SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site. 

 

German Cockroach

BREEDING
light brown with 2 dark stripes on its thorax.
12mm to 15mm in length

BIOLOGY
life cycle: 3 to 6 months

BEHAVIOUR
German Cockroaches are most active at night.

BREEDING
The female lays up to 30 to 40 eggs in an egg case, called ootheca.

FEEDING
German Cockroaches feed on sweets, meats, fats, oils, starch, sugars and non-food items like soap and glue.

HARBOURAGE
German Cockroaches are found in warm and humid environments like kitchens, and bathrooms.

HARBOURAGE
They hide in cracks and crevices in walls and ceilings.

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INSPECTION
Our Technicians are trained to look out for breeding and harborage sites to identify hot spots. They also take into consideration structural issues, housekeeping practices as well as surrounding environments.

GEL BAITING

GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the cockroaches consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.

RESIDUAL SPRAYING

RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method applies a solution that remains active for a period of time, killing any cockroaches that comes into contact with the treated surface.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contribution factors that may be involved, our technician will offer advice on how to keep cockroaches away.

SERVICE REPORT

SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site. 

 

 

Oriental Cockroach

BIOLOGY
black or dark brown in colour
25mm to 32mm in length

BIOLOGY
life cycle: 6 months to 2 years

BEHAVIOUR
Oriental Cockroaches are most active at night.

FEEDING
The Oriental Cockroach feeds on decaying organic matter, starchy foods and rubbish.

BREEDING
The female lays around 16 eggs in an egg case, called ootheca.

IDENTIFY
The Oriental Cockroach looks shiny and has a flattened shape.

ENVIRONMENT
They are typically found in cool and damp environments like basements and sewers.

MOVEMENT
Oriental Cockroaches are less agile than other cockroach species. They are also incapable of climbing smooth surfaces.

INSPECTION

INSPECTION
Our Technicians are trained to look out for breeding and harborage sites to identify hot spots. They also take into consideration structural issues, housekeeping practices as well as surrounding environments.

GEL BAITING

GEL BAITING
The slow-acting effect of gel baits will ensure the cockroaches consume it without sending any warning signal to the others.

RESIDUAL SPRAYING

RESIDUAL SPRAYING
This method applies a solution that remains active for a period of time, killing any cockroaches that comes into contact with the treated surface.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Based on our inspection of your premises and the contribution factors that may be involved, our technician will offer advice on how to keep cockroaches away.

SERVICE REPORT

SERVICE REPORT
After the service is done, a digital report will be emailed to you. This report contains photos of the problematic spots and the treatment done, along with suggestions specific to your site. 

GET IN TOUCH

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Questions about your pest management program
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