Curious about cockroaches?

Appearance and behaviour

  • Cockroaches are large insects which range in size from 10-23mm in length, they have long antennae and two sets of wings.
  • The most commonly found species is the German Cockroach (Blatella Germanica) sometimes called the "steam fly" for their liking of warm steamy places such as laundries or boiler rooms.
  • The German Cockroach is yellowish brown in colour and has a shiny leather like body and is often seen climbing up walls.
  • The Oriental Cockroach (Blatta Orientalis) is less common and is much larger and has a darker, richer brown colour. They can live for up to one year.

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What to look for

  • Cockroaches are not a common problem in Woking.
  • Cockroaches are nocturnal by nature and spend the day hiding in cracks or under floor covering. They may be seen if you come home in the dark and put the lights on. They also emit a disagreeable almond like odour, but this is only noticeable if the infestation is large.
  • Infestations may be introduced into domestic premises from foodstuffs from other premises. They can be transferred from other houses in laundry
  • Cockroaches can carry food poisoning organisms on their bodies and will feed on almost anything including faecal matter.
  • Contamination occurs when the cockroaches come into contact with foodstuffs.

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How to get rid of cockroaches

If you have a cockroach infestation you can call us on 01483 755855, as we provide a domestic pest control service. There is a charge for this service.