• Pests

Cockroaches

There are over 4,00 species of cockroaches in the world. Cockroaches live in a wide range of environments around the world. Pest species adapt readily to a variety of environments, but prefer warm conditions found within buildings.  They carry diseases such as Salmonella, Gastro-enteritis, Typhoid and Dysentery.

 

Some of the more common Cockroaches found in the UK:

  • Reddish-brown in colour and prefers dark, humid undisturbed areas.
  • The Australian Cockroach is a large reddish brown cockroach with yellow margin round the thorax and yellow edges to front part of fore wings. The antennae are long and the legs are spiky.
  • Brown in colour with 2 dark stripes on thorax. They can climb smooth surfaces like glass, using sticky pads on their feet. They prefer wet, humid conditions and tend to be found in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Dark brown or black, uniform colour. Can climb a little on rough surfaces, but cannot fly.