cockroaches

Cockroaches (otherwise known as ‘roaches’) are common insects, with around 4,600 species worldwide. About 30 cockroach species are associated with human habitats and five of those are well known as pests.

Two of the most common types of cockroach pest in the UK are the Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis) and the German cockroach (Blattella germanica).

Treatments involve spraying, dusting or placing bait treatments in know affected areas. 

Cockroaches are hard-wired to survive. They are adaptable, highly mobile and their lifecycle makes cockroach control an uphill task for the untrained individual.

Signs of Cockroaches:

• Droppings
• Egg (ootheca) cases
• Shed skins
• Obnoxious odour (large infestations)
• Damage to food or packaging.

Pre-treatment checklist:

• Keep areas clean and tidy - clean all surfaces thoroughly to remove any food residue and sweep up any discarded food debris
• Try not to leave dirty dishes and utensils in the sink
• Keep bins covered, clean, and emptied regularly
• Areas such as the top of or beneath your refrigerator are warm and food collects there, attracting cockroaches, so clean these areas regularly
• If possible, repair any leaks beneath the sink and on the sink top, cutting off a potential water source
• Remove pet food