All Crawling Pest Control
- Residual Spraying for All Crawling insects inside All Rooms, Kitchen, Hall, All toilets and all surrounding area and open all drainage's
- ULV Spray for Anti-bacteria Fly Viruses inside All Rooms, Kitchen and Hall.
- Special Gel Treatment for Cockroaches inside kitchen
Protecting Your Family from Cockroaches
Cockroaches
are a high risk pest to have in the home.They carry
a range of serious illnesses including salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis
and typhoid.
They carry
a range of serious illnesses including salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis
and typhoid.
The risk is
particularly high in homes with children, the elderly or those fighting
illnesses.
Cockroach
droppings also cause eczema and asthma.
Beyond the
health risks, cockroaches are a distasteful pest to have in the home. Not only
are they disturbing by sight, but cockroaches produce an obnoxious odour that
taints food and objects they come into contact with.
Cockroaches
can breed rapidly and are highly resilient. A quick response is essential to
ensure a cockroach infestation does not become established or spread to
neighbouring properties.
Signs of a Cockroach Problem
There are
three common species found in the home:
· German Cockroach - 12-15mm.
Brown in colour with 2 dark stripes on thorax. The wings are as long as the
body or slightly overlapping in both sexes, despite this they prefer to run or
climb.
· Oriental Cockroach - 20-30mm.
Dark brown to black in colour. The wings are undeveloped in female but cover ¾
length of the abdomen in the male; both sexes prefer to run or climb.
· American Cockroach - 20-30mm.
Also known as the palmetto bug, the American Cockroach is reddish brown in
color and has a pale yellow area around the perimeter of the pronotum. These
cockroaches tend to be found in dark, undisturbed areas that are high in
humidity.
Both
species will tend to be found in greatest numbers in the kitchen or where food
is stored.
The typical signs of a cockroach problem are:
· Seeing live insects – cockroaches are nocturnal
and hide during the day. You will most likely see them when turning on the
light in the kitchen at night
· Egg cases and cast skins –
cockroaches shed their skin 5-8 times as they mature
· Droppings – cockroaches leave a dust
of black droppings less than 1mm wide and of varying lengths
· Odour – established cockroach
infestations produce an unpleasant, musty smell
· Damage - cockroaches will
attack organic goods including leather and books
How to Keep Cockroaches Away
Sealing
entry points can help prevent a cockroach from entering the home. Key risks are
gaps under doors or around pipes to the exterior or neighbouring properties.
Also seal
gaps where cockroaches can harbour - cockroaches are nocturnal and hide during
the day in cracks and crevices in the walls, around skirting boards or behind
electrical sockets.
The most
effective way of controlling cockroaches is to deny them food and water:
· Store food in containers or in sealed plastic bags
· Clean all waste food and spillages immediately
· Clean food debris from under fridges or cookers
· Clear used crockery and cutlery immediately
· Remove pet food, water and litter trays overnight
· Keep refuse or compost in sealed bins
· Take care with soiled nappies or dirty clothing
· Do not leave liquids in sinks or buckets overnight
In our
view, electromagnetic or ultrasonic repellers do not work with cockroaches and
are not recommended to prevent or control cockroach infestations.
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