Harlow Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are a very serious pest. They spread diseases like salmonella, and cause significant health risks. They could contaminate food and water sources and so it is crucial to take care of a cockroach infestation as soon as possible. Cockroaches also breed rapidly, and they are likely to lay eggs in inaccessible places.

If you detect one cockroach within your house, it’s likely that there are more. The first step to cockroach treatment is to make sure that you get rid of as many hiding places as possible. Cleaning as many accessible areas as you can will decrease the number of places that cockroaches are able to hide in. Cockroaches prefer to hide inside cabinets and behind appliances. They can also hide inside drains or pipes if these have cracks by which they can gain entry. Checking as many areas as possible is critical as a treatment which does not get rid of all cockroaches and eggs will not be effective.

There are DIY cockroach treatments available, however these are generally ineffective on large or persistent infestations. The best solution is to employ a specialist pest control company who will be able to survey the area to identify cockroaches and their eggs and then successfully treat them using insecticide spray and dust. Professional companies will also advise you of the most suitable way to stop the infestation from reoccuring by blocking likely access routes.