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Cockroaches

COCKROACHES

Cockroaches are the oldest living species of insect found across the world they are common in every country and England is no exception. There are around 4,000 different species of cockroaches however there are only four which are common in this country and they are the American, German, Asian and Oriental. Cockroaches are most commonly found hiding in kitchens or bathrooms areas which are warm, damp or dark, they spend most of their time crawling around in filth as they feed off of human waste, rubbish from bins and any crumbs or old foods left lying around. Due to their living habits cockroaches are also known to carry a number of diseases such as Salmonella and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, to name a few, which are easily spread to humans especially as cockroaches are known to lay their eggs near foods and laundry.

Interestingly cockroaches are able to live up to a month without food but only survive two weeks without water and because the brain of the cockroach is located within their body rather than their head a cockroach is able to live for around a week without their head. The Female of this species is the egg carrier and remains pregnant for their entire life, they will reproduce up to 150 eggs each year which is why there are always a large number around.

IDENTIFICATION

Cockroaches are identified as having a flattened shape body which allows them to enter buildings easily and climb through cracks and doors. Cockroaches have six legs and each leg possess tiny hairs which enables them to identify things through the sense of touch. These insects also have two large antennae, are black or brown in colour and surprisingly they have compound eyes which are known to have around 4000 individual lenses which help them to see in all directions.

FACTS

  • A cockroach is able to live for up to one month without food and a further week without water.
  • The American cockroach is the largest of the species and can grow up to 2 inches long.

COCKROACH TREATMENT

Sticky traps will be employed to determine the worst affected areas and to monitor the progress of the treatment. Additionally Residual spray treatments are carried out which include an insect growth regulator to break the lifecycle of the insect and also cockroach gel is applied to cracks and crevices ensuring no further outbreaks. A four hour exclusion time is required after this treatment is completed. CALL THE COCKROACH EXTERMINATORS NOW ON 0800 0854460.

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SX - Dia-secticide Non Toxic Insecticide

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Supplied with free mask and gloves, SX - Dia-secticide is a ready to use powder containing Diatomaceous earth for application to cracks and crevices against light infestations of Cockroaches and Bed Bugs.

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Supplied with free mask and gloves, SX Cyperbug Insectide spray is ideal against a range of crawling insects: Carpet Beetles, Clothes Moths, Fleas, Cockroaches and Bed Bugs.

In all cases these infestations can be VERY difficult to control and larger infestations should always be treated by a qualified technician using professional insecticides. Phone freephone 0800 0854460 for more information, quotes and treatment schedules.

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