Welcome to Cockroach Control
At Absolute Vermination, we understand the health risks associated with cockroach infestations. Cockroaches can spread dangerous bacteria such as E.coli and salmonella, leading to cross-contamination with food and preparation surfaces. Our expert pest control services are tailored to help eradicate these pests from your property.
Integrated Pest Management
We utilize state-of-the-art insecticide sprays and baits in our cockroach control services. Our approach is focused on eliminating these pests while ensuring the safety of your family and pets.
Customized Treatment Plans
Our team will create a customized treatment plan to target the specific areas of your property affected by cockroaches. This tailored approach ensures thorough eradication of the infestation.
The two main cockroaches in the UK that will infest domestic and commercial buildings are the Oriental cockroach and the German cockroach. These species of cockroaches are closely associated with humans and can be found infesting restaurants, kitchens and hotels. Cockroaches are well known to spread diseases such as E.coli and Salmonella which causes food poisoning, people can become infected by consuming contaminated food and beverages.
Oriental cockroach
Habitat - This is a nocturnal species (active at night). Can be found mainly in warm environments, but can also be found outside. Both Nymphs and adults will cluster together in harbourages when not active. Can be found indoors in heated buildings and ducts, drain areas and rubbish tips. This cockroach species can climb rough surfaces and may reach the upper floors of a building.
Biology - incomplete egg, nymph, adult.
Eggs are in a case called a ootheca attached to the female about 5 each containing about 16 eggs. Incubation period up to 3 months depending on temperature. Nymphs can have up to 10 moults between 6 to 18 months to reach maturity. Adults - dark brown, partly winged but can't fly, live up to 6 months.
Control can be difficult due to the long incubation period. Possibly surveying at night. Good hygiene is essential to help achieve control. A wide range of baits and sprays can be used for control measures.
German cockroach
Habitat - Nocturnal and a pest of only warm environments unlike the oriental cockroach which can survive cooler conditions. Prefers to harbour close to food and water.
Biology - incomplete egg, nymph, adult
Eggs in a case called an ootheca each containing around 40 eggs. Each case carried my the female for around 4 weeks and drop off just before hatching. Nymphs up to 7 moults and an average of 3 months to reach maturity. Adults yellow brown and live up to 6 months. A good breeding temperature is 30 degrees.
Control measures would be similar to the oriental cockroach.
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