Treatment deals with the cockroaches already in your home. Proofing deals with the ones trying to get in. In New Farm, where older homes have plenty of gaps and the river keeps things humid, proofing can make a noticeable difference to how many cockroaches you see between treatments.
The crew we book walks around the inside and outside of the home looking for the gaps cockroaches use. They seal small gaps where they can on the day and give you a clear list of anything larger you may want to tackle yourself. Silicone, filler, door seals and fine mesh are the usual materials, and most jobs are small.
- Gaps around pipes under sinks, vanities and laundry tubs
- Holes where cables and air conditioning lines enter the walls
- Gaps under external doors and worn door seals
- Floor wastes and drains without covers
- Cracks along skirting boards, cornices and window frames
- Old wall vents without fine mesh
Proofing will not stop every cockroach. Some will still come in with shopping, boxes or second-hand furniture, and in unit blocks some will travel from next door. But fewer entry points means fewer cockroaches, and treatments hold up better between visits. It is especially worth doing in older Queenslanders, art deco units and ground-floor apartments near gardens. The crew will show you the gaps they sealed and the ones left on your list, so you can see where cockroaches were getting in. Many people find the list useful when they talk to a landlord or body corporate about bigger gaps in shared walls.
Proofing is usually added to a cockroach control booking so the crew can treat and seal on the same visit. Call 07 3543 7765 to book cockroach proofing in New Farm with an upfront price.
