Cockroaches

Negative Characteristics: Cockroaches spread disease through infecting our food.

Redeeming Characteristics: Whilst living alongside us, none.

Quick Tips:

Hygeine is the cockroachs' greatest enemy. Make sure to eliminate all sources of food, water and shelter.
Cockroach traps are good if replaced regularly, see below for the best ones.
Sprays and powders are highly effective but be sure to get the insecticide into all cracks and crevices.
There are some good non-toxic sprays and powders available, see below.
A multi-pronged approach to control is best.

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Where are they found?

Cockroaches are common in commercial premises and are associated with food production and handling. They are also common in public buildings and residential units such as blocks of apartments.

Both species are gregarious and nocturnal. They spend daylight hours hiding in cracks and crevices around areas such as kitchen sinks, cookers, refrigerators, drains and cupboards. They especially favour large building complexes with interconnecting ducts and plumbing systems.

Cockroaches need food, water and shelter to survive. Water is particularly important which is why they are so often found in kitchens and bathrooms.

German Cockroach preferred habitat:

indoors in warm and humid areas
prefer crevices near food in kitchens and bathrooms
prefer to hide in wooden and paper materials
also shelter in electrical equipment
attracted to warmth

Oriental Cockroach preferred habitat:

prefer damp area with temperature below 20 degree centigrade
Cold tolerant
common outdoors
found in basements, sewers,drains,and in wall voids
prefer to eat decaying foods