Cockroaches can be one of the most disgusting insects you’ll see in your home or business premises. These small pests can survive being submerged in water for over half an hour and can live for up to a week without a head.
As one of the oldest insects on the planet that originated over 300 million years ago, cockroaches are known to be incredibly hardy and versatile. They can live in extreme conditions and can be particularly difficult to remove.
Unfortunately, leaving cockroaches alone isn’t an option. Roaches can contaminate food and cause serious hygiene issues, particularly for the young, elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
Because they eat almost everything, cockroaches can do significant damage to your property and chew through wood, wires and other surfaces or materials.
If you’ve got a cockroach problem, then you need expert support. Vermicure operates throughout Wakefield, Leeds, Doncaster, Harrogate and the surrounding area.
Call 07951 157254 for professional treatment to control cockroaches in your home or commercial property.
Types Of Cockroach
There are over 4500 cockroach species in the world, but only a handful are found in the UK.
Of these, the most common species are the Oriental Cockroach and the German Cockroach. Here are some of the types of cockroaches you’re likely to find in the UK and how to identify them:
- Oriental Cockroaches: The quintessential cockroach you think of when you imagine these pests, the Oriental Cockroach is a large insect of around 20mm long, with a scaley reddish brown to black body.
- German Cockroaches: The most common species of cockroach in the world, the German Cockroach has a light brown body with two dark stripes down its back and thin, transparent wings.
- Brown Banded Cockroaches: The Brown Banded Cockroach is a small dark red insect with two light brown bands running horizontally across its back.
- American Cockroaches: Rarely found in the UK, the American Cockroach is a large roach that is oval in shape, with a dark coloured back that tapers into a pale point.
Whatever type of cockroaches you’re facing, Vermicure can help. Get in touch and a member of our team will be able to assist.
Our Cockroach Control Process
Contact
When you first call Vermicure for cockroach control, a member of our team will discuss your cockroach problem and arrange to visit your property.
Investigation
During your initial call, we will arrange a time to visit your home or business, assess the scale of the cockroach infestation as well as the type of cockroaches you’re dealing with, and then provide you with a comprehensive quote for our services.
Treatment
Once we know the scale of the cockroach infestation and the cockroach species, we can carry out a fast and effective cockroach treatment to remove the cockroaches, their eggs and any cockroach droppings from your space.
Reporting
Following every pest control treatment, we will provide you with a report detailing our work and any further cockroach control treatments needed to eliminate your cockroach problem for good.
Commercial Cockroach Control Wakefield And Leeds
It’s not just homes across Wakefield and Leeds that need fast, effective cockroach removal.
Businesses can find that cockroaches can cause health and safety issues, as well as reputation problems. In some cases, a cockroach infestation could get your business shut down until the bugs are eradicated.
Because cockroaches carry dysentery, gastroenteritis, and salmonella, and can cause food poisoning, they are particularly dangerous in hospitality or healthcare settings. However, any business in any sector could face serious issues if a cockroach infestation is discovered.
As part of our commercial pest control service, we offer emergency cockroach control for businesses throughout Wakefield, Leeds and the West Yorkshire area.
Our team can remove the initial infestation and then provide annual service contracts to reduce the chances of future cockroach infestations for your business.
Contact us to find out more about our commercial pest control solutions and how your company can benefit.
Signs Of A Cockroach Infestation
Because of their size, cockroaches are easier to spot than other insect pests, such as ants, bed bugs or fleas. Seeing one cockroach might not seem like an issue, but female cockroaches can produce one ootheca, or egg case, per month, with between 13 and 40 eggs inside.
As such, what started as one sighting of a single cockroach can quickly turn into a serious problem. Because they are nocturnal and prefer damp areas with limited light, it can be tough to see cockroaches until the infestation becomes major. Other signs of cockroach activity to watch out for include:
- Cockroach Eggs: Cockroach eggs are kept in egg cases, which look like minuscule old-fashioned handbags and are a dark brown colour.
- Cockroach Droppings: Cockroaches will leave behind small, brown droppings that look like spilt peppercorns or coffee grounds.
- Shed Skins: If you see a translucent shell that looks like a cockroach, then this is their shed skin, which is a sign that they’ve been on your property.
- Smear Marks: Cockroaches will often leave reddish-brown smear marks on skirting boards, door frames and furniture, which can be difficult to clean away.
- A Musty Smell: Large cockroach infestations will produce a musty, oily smell.
- Chew Marks: Roaches eat almost everything, meaning they will leave small gnaw marks in materials such as wood, or on food packaging as they search for something to eat.
If you see any of these signs of cockroaches, then you need professional support as soon as possible. Call 07951 157254 to book a visit from one of our professional pest control experts today.
Get Rid Of Cockroaches Fast With Vermicure
For homes and businesses throughout Wakefield and Leeds, Vermicure is ready to remove cockroaches for good.
Our team understands how distressing seeing a cockroach can be, which is why we offer fast responses for all cockroach control calls.
We will conduct a thorough inspection to understand the size and nature of the infestation.
Once we understand the type of cockroaches and how many there are, we can carry out a treatment to remove the cockroaches.
As well as treating the pest problem, we can also provide advice and support on how to cockroach proof your property to reduce the chances of these pesky insects returning in the future.
Ready to get rid of cockroaches from your home or business? Vermciure are your local experts in cockroach control for Wakefield and Leeds.
Call 07951 157254 to find out more and book a visit today.
