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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How to Prevent Entry

Cockroaches may enter a building through ducts and pipes from another part of a larger building, or under poorly fitting doors or windows.

They are frequently are carried into buildings in food containers, appliances, furniture and clothing. Once estabished within the structure of a building they can be very difficult to eradicate so diligence and proofing are both important.

The key factors in preventing the establishment of cockroaches are hygiene and detection. Cockroaches need access to food, water and shelter in order to thrive. Water is particularly important. It is vital to reduce all, or eliminate one or more of these factors in order to achieve any meaningful long-term control.

Food: where ever possible store food in in sealed glass or metal containers

Water: try to eliminate potential sources of water such as open drains, dripping taps, water left in pans and containers overnight or in pet water bowls.

Shelter: reduce areas where cockroaches can hide by cleaning up any unnecessary boxes, paper, timber or similar items that could afford shelter.

Hygiene: Keep the whole premises clean paying particuler attention to areas under and behind cupboards, cookers and white goods. Ensure potential food sources such as unwashed dishes, pet food bowls, open waste containers and spilt food are not available to cockroaches overnight when they are out searching for food.

Proofing: tightly seal potential access and hiding areas such as cracks in the fabric of the building, gaps around pipes, skirting and floorboards with a suitable sealant or decorators caulk.

Monitor: finally, monitor with sticky cockroach traps, and inspect them regularly to detect any new infestations before they become a real problem. Cockroaches tend to congregate in certain areas such as under cookers, cupboards etc., so place the traps in those areas and move them regularly to other locations.