Cockroaches in Brisbane

Species Brisbane residents see

American cockroach: drains, sewers and sub-floors.
Australian cockroach: gardens, mulch and roof voids.
Smokybrown cockroach: trees, gutters and roof spaces; flies to lights.
German cockroach: kitchens and bathrooms, especially in apartments and older units.

Local factors

Raised Queenslander sub-floors, dense gardens, palms and a large stormwater network all provide habitat close to homes. Activity peaks on warm, humid nights from November to March.

Pest information

Cockroaches

Fast, flat-bodied insects that hide in warm, damp gaps and come out at night to feed. A few introduced species cause most household problems in Australia.

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Sources & further reading

Queensland Museum — insects, spiders and animals of Queensland — Queensland Museum
Climate statistics for Australian locations — Bureau of Meteorology

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