Pest Control Services in Poole and Bournemouth covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Cockroaches are one of the many disease carrying pests which need to be treated by a professional.
In Dorset the two most common cockroaches are the Oriental and German although the American Cockroach and Banded can be found around port areas and greenhouses.
Providing a professional service TP Pest Services will need to do a thorough inspection as to the source and size of any Cockroach infestation.
We offer a free site survey which once complete will allow us to discuss all eradication, proofing and control methods, prior to any treatment taking place.
All Cockroaches can carry disease organisms and there is a zero tolerance towards them from Environmental Health Departments.
A proactive control programme utilising sticky monitoring traps, baits, dusts and residual treatments along with occasional night inspections are required to eradicate this pest.
Between 20 and 30mm in length this is the roach most commonly associated with hotels, hospitals and restaurants.
Nocturnal you will also find it outside around bin and drain areas. The oriental cockroach uses a pheromone ( a chemical capable of changing the behaviour of another animal of the same species. Not always an attractant ) this allows the Nymphs and adults to cluster together when inactive.
If you are experiencing a sickly sweet smell in heavy infestations there may well be a number of egg cases and even dead roaches to observe.
Lifecycle – Egg case called an ootheca carries around 16 eggs. The Nymphs can take from 5 to 17 months reaching maturity with the adult living around 7 months.
Smaller than the Oriental at 12-15mm it prefers warm indoor temperatures and is capable of climbing smooth surfaces.
The German Cockroach carries a number of known disease organisms harmful to humans due to feeding on waste food and dirty water then walking over food preparation areas.
The Female German Cockroach unlike the Oriental carries the ootheca containing upto 40 eggs attatched to her abdomen right up until the time of hatching which can take from 2 – 4 weeks.
TP Pest Services have many hospitality and commercial clients who rely on our discreet, professional and friendly service. Our Technicians have access to the latest training and all hold industry leading certificates.
Call TP today for a friendly discreet professional service. We offer a same day response with fully certified and insured technicians. Smartly dressed we all carry ID cards and are Police CRB vetted.
