Teddington Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are an extremely problematic pest. They spread diseases like salmonella, and present serious health risks. They might contaminate food and water sources and so it is essential to deal with a cockroach infestation as quickly as possible. Cockroaches also breed rapidly, and they tend to lay eggs in inaccessible locations.

If you discover one cockroach inside your property, it’s likely that there are more. The first step to cockroach treatment is to ensure that you remove as many hiding places as possible. Cleaning as many accessible areas as you can will lower the number of places that cockroaches are able to hide in. Cockroaches prefer to hide inside cupboards and behind appliances. They can also hide inside drains or pipes if these have cracks through which they can gain entry. Checking as many areas as possible is essential as a treatment which does not eradicate all cockroaches and eggs will not be effective.

There are DIY cockroach treatments available, however these have a tendency to be ineffective on large or repeated infestations. The best response is to use an expert pest control company who will be able to survey the area to identify cockroaches and their eggs and then effectively treat them using insecticide spray and dust. Specialist companies will also advise you of the most suitable way to avoid the infestation from reoccuring by blocking likely access routes.