Pest Control in Nottingham and Derbyshire.

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A cockroach infestation on your premises can Lead to the spread of diseases. Cockroaches do carry disease organisms such as Salmonella (food poisoning) and Escherichia coli (Gastro-enteritis) which can be spread through saliva and excreta.Use Abm Pest Control to actively control your cockroaches.

Good hygiene is the key to keeping cockroaches out. It denies them a food source and makes them easier to spot. All cracks, crevices and other building problems that could provide a dark enclosure for cockroaches should be repaired as quickly as possible. Pipe work should not be boxed in as it provides an excellent hiding place for them.

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Cockroaches

Blatella germanica

 

Common name: German cockroach

Length: 12 - 15 mm at adult stage.

Colour & description: Yellowish, brown with two longitudinal black streaks on pronotum. Winged but do not normally fly.

Habits & habitat:  Primarily nocturnal. Prefer warm & humid conditions. Prefer narrow harbourages close to food & water. Can climb smooth surfaces. Female carries the ootheca attached to her abdomen until the nymphs are about to hatch.

Life cycle: 100 - 200 days. Reproduction rate: Females produce 4-8 egg cases (ootheca) over lifetime. Each case with 30 - 40 eggs.

Supella Longipalpa

 

Common name: Brown banded cockroach

Length: 10 - 15 mm at adult stage

Colour & description: Reddish/brown with yellow halo around pronotum edge.Have 2 light yellow/brown bands across body. Are flattened with prickly legs and long antennae. Adult male can fly.

Habits & habitat:  Similar to the German cockroach. Prefer warm & humid conditions and narrow harbourages. Females glue egg cases in furniture & cupboards.

Life cycle: 160 days. Reproduction rate: Females produce 10-14 egg cases (ootheca) over lifetime. Each case with 10-18 eggs.

Blatta Orientalis

 

Common name: Oriental Cockroach

Length: 17 - 30 mm at adult stage

Colour & description: Very dark, almost black in colour. Have wings that do not cover the abdomen, do not fly.

Habits & habitat:  Fond of dark, hidden, damp cool places such as cellars/basements. Therefore, some harbourages maybe outside of the treatment area making control difficult. Mainly active in the night & at dawn. Are cold weather tolerant.

Life cycle: Up to 500 days

Reproduction rate: Females produce up to 10 capsules over lifetime. Each case containing 14 - 16 eggs

Periplaneta Americana

 

Common name: American Cockroach

Length: 25 - 40 mm at adult stage

Colour & description: Reddish wings completely cover abdomen. Yellow band around pronotum edge. Are able to fly.

Habits & habitat:  Prefers dark, hidden, hot and humid places. Often present where food is stored & prepared. Some harbourages maybe outside of the treatment area making control more difficult.

Life cycle: 450 days. Reproduction rate: Females produce 9 – 10 egg cases over lifetime. Each containing 12–16 eggs