There are two main species of cockroach to be found in the uk. These are the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and the Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis). If you think you may have cockroaches in your property some of the signs to look for maybe damaged food packages and food. An unpleasant smell, egg cases (ootheca), droppings or cast skin. Finding out your home or business has cockroaches can be really upsetting and not always an easy battle to overcome without professional help. Cockroaches are a health risk to humans.

They carry a number of diseases that are harmful to human beings such as streptococcus, staphylococcus and salmonella. Cockroaches move from sewers to buildings and contaminate areas they cover such as plates and cutlery as well as food. A business’s reputation can be left in tatters if cockroaches are found in the property. No business can afford for this kind of publicity to ruin their hard earned reputation. Also an Environmental Health Officer can issue enforcement notices to a business that does not have adequate pest management in place.