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Your property could be an ideal breeding ground for certain species of cockroaches. They have multiple ways they can gain entry through cracks, crevices, vents, sewers and pipe drains.
The most effective way to prevent cockroaches is to deny them easy access to food, water and shelter, which are the main factors that attract them into your home or business.
German cockroaches tend to favour kitchens and can be prevented by keeping crumbs and other particles of food from accumulating in and around counters and cabinets.
Need professional cockroach treatments? Call Rentokil on 334 0000 for a quote for innovative prevention and control.
In addition to various cockroach treatment solutions, there are also a number of practical steps you can take to keep cockroaches out and prevent an infestation.
Eliminate food sources - store dry foods in tightly sealed containers or in sealed plastic bags and do not leave food sitting out on counters. Do not leave liquids in sinks or buckets.
Clear all waste food and liquid spillage - clean up food debris from food preparation areas, under sinks and appliances. Empty the rubbish on a daily basis and keep all garbage or compost in sealed bins.
Remove pet food - and drink and litter trays before nightfall.
Rinse cans, bottles and plastics - before putting them in recycling bins.
De-clutter - remove old stacks of newspapers and magazines, unused cardboard boxes and all other forms of clutter from the floor or bottom of cupboards. Cockroaches release an aggregation pheromone in their droppings telling others they have found a safe harbourage.
Varnish or paint wood shelves - to seal them, and wipe them clean regularly.
Seal entry points - to deny access to cockroaches. Key risks are gaps around pipes, drains and common walls with neighbouring properties when dealing with German, Oriental and American cockroaches. Even tiny cracks around skirting boards and behind electrical sockets should be plugged to reduce potential hiding areas.
If you have already spotted signs of an infestation, these steps will help to control an existing problem but you will also need professional treatment for a reliable, long-term solution.
A quick response is essential to prevent cockroaches in your home or spreading to your neighbours.
At Rentokil, we have specialist know-how and equipment enabling us to offer the most efficient way to get rid of cockroaches. Backed by over 90 years of experience locally across Fiji and the world, you can be sure of an effective solution.
The very best form of prevention is regular monitoring and pest control by professionals.
Please call us on 334 0000 to discuss your requirements for effective cockroach prevention in your home or business.
As with other forms of pest prevention, one of the best ways to reduce the risk of accumulating a cockroach problem is keeping kitchens and food handling and storage areas clean.
Ensuring that work surfaces are clear of food debris, as well as clearing up all waste and spillage will help prevent cockroaches. Cockroaches are more active during nightfall so removing pet food, drink, and litter trays is also a good method.
In businesses such as hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, retail stores and food processors, adhering to food hygiene standards is an essential part of keeping pests such as cockroaches from damaging and contaminating food.
When it comes to offices and workplaces, keeping your office clean as well as limiting eating and storing food at your desk can help prevent cockroaches from moving in.
Cockroaches release a pheromone in their droppings which signals to others that they have found a safe place to live? Removing excess clutter such as packaging, cardboard, stacks of old newspapers and magazines.
This will prevent cockroach droppings accumulating by eliminating areas for them to be distributed. Removing clutter from your business or home also reduces the amount of areas where cockroaches can hide.
General building maintenance will deny cockroaches routes into and around your property and access to places to hide.
As already stated, cockroaches are quite fond of damp and moist areas. Because of this when it comes to your home or business they can usually be found near pipes and drains. Regularly checking this area for signs of cockroaches and taking the necessary procedures such as repairing damaged pipes and clearing blocked drains is a good cockroach prevention measure.
Wooden shelves provide a great spot for cockroaches to live on. The cracks in the grains of the wood provide a great hiding spot. A good roach prevention tip is to paint or varnish wooden shelves. This seals all these cracks and crevices reducing the places a cockroach can hide. Alternatively, you could replace your wooden shelves with ones made from plastic or metal.
There is a handful of cockroach weak spots around a property that provide roaches with an easy way in. These are:
Check these areas for cracks and crevices and seal them using products such as cement or expanding foam.
Please contact or call us on 334 0000 to discuss your requirements for effective cockroach control or prevention in your home or business.
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