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The German Cockroach
The Oriental Cockroach
Cockroaches are large insects which range in size from 10-23
millimetres they have a long antennae and 2 pairs of wings.
The German Cockroach is dark brown and smaller than the Oriental
cockroach, which is black in colour. The German variety can climb smooth
surfaces.
Health risks
Cockroaches carry food poisoning germs on their bodies and are
responsible for the spread of dysentery and gastroenteritis. They will
feed on almost anything including faecal matter. Food contamination will
occur when the insect comes in to contact with food, food preparation
surfaces or through faecal contamination of foodstuffs.
Life cycle
The female cockroach produces up to 8 purse-like egg cases at monthly
intervals. The cases can contain up to 30 eggs and nymphs hatch in 2-4
weeks (6-12 weeks for Oriental cockroaches). The nymph looks the same as
an adult cockroach, only smaller.
Recognising a cockroach problem
You may see their eggs, which are the size and shape of a kidney bean
and brown in colour. You may also notice cockroach faeces, which looks
like black pepper.
Where do they like to live?
Cockroaches can be found in premises where food is stored or handled.
They will spend most of the day hiding in cracks and around drains and
service ducting. They are most active at night and if a light is turned
on will scamper away to hide. Infestations are mainly introduced into
premises in food and laundry deliveries.
Preventative treatment
You can help to prevent infestations by making sure your premises are
clean and that there are no food sources or hiding places. Plug all
small cracks around baseboards, cupboards, pipes, sinks and water
heaters with latex or silicone sealant. Larger holes will need to be
patched. Move debris, firewood and rubbish away from the house and out
of kitchens.
Treatment we provide
You will need professional help in treating a cockroach infestation
particularly if you run a commercial food premises. Our Pest Control
officers will treat your premises with gel bait, which poisons the
cockroaches. This visit will take between 30 minutes to an hour, we will
also treat every cracks and crevices believed to be harbourage. The
treatment can take up to 48 hours to work. Two follow up visits will be
made in the 4th and 6th
weeks later.
