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Short answer: under sinks, behind and underneath appliances, inside cabinet hinges and gaps, and pantry corners in the kitchen. Around pipes, vanities and anywhere consistently damp in the bathroom. Both rooms offer exactly what cockroaches look for, warmth, moisture and dark, undisturbed gaps close to food or water.
Written by Phil, CPH Services Gold Coast. Carpet cleaning technician and licensed pest control technician, working Gold Coast properties since 2011. IICRC accredited. Three Best Rated Best Business, 2016 to 2026.
The kitchen hiding spots most people miss
Under the sink, behind and underneath the fridge and dishwasher, inside cabinet hinges, and in pantry corners are where cockroaches actually spend most of their time, not out in the open. All of these spots are warm, dark, and close enough to food or moisture to make them worthwhile.
Why bathrooms are just as attractive
Bathrooms offer consistent moisture and warmth, plus small dark gaps around pipes and vanities that make ideal daytime hiding spots. Combined with a reliable water source, it is one of the most common rooms for a cockroach problem to establish itself.
Seeing one does not mean it is the only one
Cockroaches are mostly nocturnal, which means spotting one during the day, or several at night, often means more are hiding nearby than what is actually visible at any one time. Daytime sightings in particular are usually a sign the population is already established.
The warranty reflects how each species actually behaves
Australian cockroach treatment carries a 6 month warranty, while general cockroach treatment carries a 3 month warranty. That difference is not arbitrary, it reflects how each species re-establishes and how long a treatment genuinely holds. Species identification matters here, and the full breakdown is covered in our German versus Australian cockroach guide.
Seeing them during the day, not just at night? Call 1300 85 48 28, that is usually a sign it is time for treatment.
Got questions? Straight answers below. Or skip ahead:
Under sinks, behind and underneath appliances like fridges and dishwashers, inside cabinet hinges and gaps, and in pantry corners. All are warm, dark and close to food or moisture.
Why are cockroaches so common in bathrooms?
Bathrooms offer exactly what cockroaches look for, consistent moisture and warmth, plus small dark gaps around pipes and vanities to hide in during the day.
Does seeing one cockroach mean there is an infestation?
Not necessarily, but cockroaches are mostly nocturnal, so spotting one during the day, or several at night, often means more are hiding nearby than what is visible.
Does cockroach treatment come with a warranty?
Australian cockroach treatment carries a 6 month warranty. General cockroach treatment carries a 3 month warranty. The difference reflects how each species actually behaves and re-establishes.
What is the difference between German and Australian cockroaches?
They differ in size, colouring and typical hiding behaviour, which is covered in full in our dedicated German versus Australian cockroach identification guide.
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