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Cockroach Pest Control Ashford Kent
Cockroaches are one of the most prevalent pests that can end up infesting even a clean house. As highly-reproducing insects they are prone to grow in number hiding out of plain sight and infest at a faster rate, even as you start to control. Roaches can become a constant trouble reproducing in hidden corners, infesting cabinets and moving around kitchen counters contaminating your food.
- Common types: German, Oriental, American, Brown-banded cockroaches.
- Preferred conditions: Cockroaches thrive in warm, dark and moist environments, end up in kitchens and bathrooms and can become extremely difficult to control without professional pest management.
- Regions: Willesborough, Finberry, Repton, Kennington, Kingsnorth, Bridgefield, Singleton, Stanhope and more
- Health risks: Cockroaches spread bacteria and viruses that can cause food contamination and allergens that can trigger respiratory issues like asthma and allergic reactions, especially in children and vulnerable individuals.
- Property damage: Home or business premises, cockroaches are an unpleasant sight, are repulsive and leave a bad odour. They generally infest your furniture and kitchen units leaving their droppings.
- Other challenges: Cockroaches thrive in poor sanitation and also in clean houses.
Property owners are in charge of controlling pest infestations, including cockroaches, in accordance to the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949. Businesses especially falling under the food and hospitality sectors are legally compelled to keep their spaces free of pests to ensure health and safety standards.
Although cockroaches are hardy and difficult to control, infestations can be successfully managed with proactive prevention steps, continued maintenance of your space and focused treatments wherever needed.