Pest Control for Businesses and Homes

Cockroach Control – Stop Infestations Before They Spread

Cockroaches aren’t just unpleasant they pose serious health and safety risks, especially in hospitality, food services, and residential kitchens.

In the UK, the two most common species are the German Cockroach and the Oriental Cockroach.

German Cockroach

• Appearance: Tan to black with two dark parallel stripes on the head

• Size: Small; has wings but cannot fly

• Habitat: Prefers warm, dry indoor environments like kitchens, hotels, and food stores

• Behaviour: Nocturnal but may appear in daylight if infestation is severe

• Reproduction:

  • Fastest reproducing cockroach species

  • From egg to adult in 55 days

  • Ootheca (egg case) contains 18–50 eggs

  • A single female can contribute to over 250,000 offspring per year

Oriental Cockroach

• Appearance: Glossy brown, larger in size (18–29 mm)

  • Female: Short wings

  • Male: Long wings

• Habitat: Favour dark, damp areas like basements, drains, sinks, and sewers

• Conditions: Thrive in temperatures of 20–29°C

• Reproduction:

  • Female carries the ootheca for 2–7 days, then drops it anywhere

  • Eggs hatch in 42 days – making nest identification difficult

  • Known as one of the hardest species to treat

Why Cockroach Infestations Are a Business Emergency

•  Health Risks: Transmit salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens

•  Food Poisoning: Major contributor to contamination in restaurants and hotels

•  Legal Action: A single customer sighting can lead to immediate closure by health authorities

•  Reputation Damage: Infestations harm trust and brand image

Our Cockroach Treatment Programme Includes:

• Free Site Survey

• Professional Grade Gel Baits, Traps & Pesticides

• Non-Toxic Powders & Monitoring Systems

• Customised Treatment Plan aligned with cockroach life cycles

• Ongoing Monitoring & Follow-up Visits

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