Cockroaches

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    We Specialise in Cockroach Control

    There are a great many different species of cockroach throughout the world but only a small number are of concern and present any significant issues in the UK.

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    Pest Info

    As a group, cockroaches follow an incomplete metamorphosis. The female produces an egg case (ootheca) containing a variable number of eggs, these hatch into nymphs which closely resemble the adult insects.

    All stages are omnivorous and require a supply of drinking water or food high in water content. The insects are active at night and cover large areas to scavenge for food.

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    Cockroaches

    German Cockroach Blattella Germanica

    Appearance

    • Adult cockroaches are small around 12-15mm long and are yellowish brown in colour with a pair of dark stripes behind the head.
    • They have long spiny legs and long antennae and visible wings although they rarely fly.
    • With large populations a strong sour smell is often found from their aggregation pheromones and droppings.

    Control

    • Control of cockroaches is important due to their habits of walking and feeding on rotting food materials and unsanitary water sources.
    • They can also spread numerous human diseases such as salmonella and E-coli. German cockroaches are generally easier to control than the oriental cockroach
    • Our technician will carry out a thorough survey and use a range of control measures such as gel based baits and residual insecticide sprays dependant on location of issue.

    Life Cycle

    • Females carry an egg case (unlike the oriental cockroach) containing 28 nymphs for up to 4 weeks, this drops off just before the eggs are due to hatch.
    • Nymphs will then go through 5-7 moults before reaching maturity after 2-6 months.

    Oriental Cockroach Blatta Orientalis

    Appearance

    • Adult oriental cockroaches are dark brown to black in colour and live around six months.
    • They have partial wings or wing buds and cannot fly.
    • These are often found in sewers, kitchens, hotels, laundries and other similar sites usually in urban areas.

    Control

    • These insects are difficult to eradicate and require a planned approach due to egg cases being resistant to treatment and long incubation times for eggs. Treatments can involve surveys with sticky monitors and night inspections If needed. Our technicians may use a variety of treatment options including baits and residual insecticides depending on the location of the issue.

    Life Cycle

    • Females lay 5 ootheca each at different intervals, with each one containing around 16 eggs. These are dropped by the female in areas of harbourage and take around 6-12 weeks to hatch depending on temperature. Once hatched the nymphs go through 7-10 moults across a period of up to 18 months to reach maturity.

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    "If you are reading this review to help you decide who to contact regarding your pest problem, I promise you will not find a more effective, professional, honest company…. I have had Simon visit and Craig and Adam they are brilliant at what they do… thorough extremely knowledgeable friendly… I’m so grateful for their prompt response times and faultless service… Thank you"

    Katharine Crowley

    "Outstanding service- knowledgeable, friendly and efficient! My family were horrified about horrible carpet beetles that started making an appearance around the house, so we gave ASW a call to ask for help- Jamie was very responsive, professional and friendly. The pest was identified and I was given a few options for an effective treatment plan. Everything was explained clearly and all my questions were answered promptly. I'm so relieved to have the issue resolved so quickly, I would recommend and use ASW time and time again."

    Abi Connolly

    "I would not hesitate to use ASW Pest control again. They have been prompt, even in the worst of weathers and unfailingly professional and courteous."

    Michael Fraser

    "If you are reading this review to help you decide who to contact regarding your pest problem, I promise you will not find a more effective, professional, honest company…. I have had Simon visit and Craig and Adam they are brilliant at what they do… thorough extremely knowledgeable friendly… I’m so grateful for their prompt response times and faultless service… Thank you"

    Katharine Crowley

    "Outstanding service- knowledgeable, friendly and efficient! My family were horrified about horrible carpet beetles that started making an appearance around the house, so we gave ASW a call to ask for help- Jamie was very responsive, professional and friendly. The pest was identified and I was given a few options for an effective treatment plan. Everything was explained clearly and all my questions were answered promptly. I'm so relieved to have the issue resolved so quickly, I would recommend and use ASW time and time again."

    Abi Connolly

    "I would not hesitate to use ASW Pest control again. They have been prompt, even in the worst of weathers and unfailingly professional and courteous."

    Michael Fraser
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