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St Helens Cockroach Control Specialists
The thought of cockroaches in your home is not only unpleasant, but they can also carry dirt and diseases. Although they are associated with hotter countries, they are a lot more common in the UK than people think.
Cockroaches are nocturnal which makes them incredibly hard to detect in the average home. Spotting a live cockroach can be hard, however you can usually catch them out by coming in in the night and switching the lights on quickly. Cast skins and egg cases are another sign you need to get St Helens cockroach control. Cockroaches will cast their skins 6 - 9 times in their lifetime, so it is more or less guaranteed you will see at least one if you have a suspected infestation. You can also look out for droppings, which are black, and damage to organic good such as goods and leather. A sign that not a lot of people know about, is that cockroaches actually leave an unpleasant smell.
Can I use home cockroach treatment?
There are three types of common cockroach in the UK, The American cockroach, the German cockroach and the Oriental cockroach. Home cockroach control is unlikely to work on any of them. Cockroach treatment is best left to the professionals if you want the problem cleared quickly and properly. Cockroaches can cause numerous diseases including dysentery, gastroenteritis, salmonella and typhoid. Just the droppings can cause eczema and asthma. They are classed as a high risk pest, and the problem can easily spread to adjoining properties. Home St Helens cockroach control will usually tackle the actual adult cockroaches, but do nothing about the eggs, leaving a whole new generation of cockroaches behind in your home. You are also at risk of exposing yourself or your family to potentially dangerous chemicals if you do not know how to properly use and contain the home pest control product you are using.
No one likes the thought of sharing their home with pests, especially ones that can spread disease so quickly.