Cockroaches

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	German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

Cockroaches are sometimes confused with garden beetles but cockroaches are easily distinguished by their flat oval bodies, very long antennae and rapid, jerky gait.

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) (image as above)

The German Cockroach is thought to have originated from North East Africa but now can be found in virtually all parts of the world. It prefers warm moist conditions (kitchens, bathrooms etc) and has consequently become a common pest of heated buildings, notably domestic kitchens, airing cupboards, bathrooms, larders and restaurants.

German Cockroaches are well known for moving from place to place in boxes or bags, furniture, second hand white goods. Only one egg carrying female is needed to create an infestation. Given a suitable environment - warmth, humidity, food, water, and secure housing - German Cockroaches can expand in numbers very quickly.

Colour: Light beige/brown and 10-15mm long.

The Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis)

The Oriental Cockroach is a known major pest of buildings, notably cellars, basements, ducts, boiler rooms, kitchen, bakeries, toilets and bars. The Oriental Cockroach is widely distributed in almost all temperate regions of the world, preferring less humid and cooler conditions than other cockroach species such as the German. It has been shown to survive the winter outdoors notably in refuse heaps.

Colour dark mahogany to black. The length of an adult is approximately 18-24mm.

Cockroaches are principally nocturnal and so are not often seen during the day. Getting rid of cockroaches is a difficult task due to their elusive, nocturnal nature and their ability to adapt rapidly to their chosen environment. Vermatech Pest Control is highly experienced in the control and eradication of cockroaches.

Because of its habits and feeding sites it is a potential carrier of pathogenic bacteria when associated with food. People find their presence and odour repulsive.

Cockroach problems can be very difficult to prevent. You can however make life significantly more difficult for cockroaches by ensuring all food is kept in air-tight storage containers and all food preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.