The most common cockroach species in the world are the American cockroach and the German cockroach. Cockroaches are often found in large numbers in residential homes, bakeries, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, food processing facilities, and on board ships. Because they are nocturnal, they hide in dark, damp, and warm places, such as behind refrigerator motors, in, under, and behind kitchen cabinets, under skirting boards, in bathrooms, in cracks, and in pipe chases.
Warning!
Recognize the cockroach infestation on time! Cockroaches are nocturnal animals, active when it is dark. You can recognize an infestation by observing the following:
- Seeing dead cockroaches.
- Finding egg packages.
- Spotting exoskeletons from their molting.
- Discovering droppings (small black dots).
- Noticing a musky odor.
- Seeing cockroaches themselves during the day or night.
Control
Upon identifying a cockroach infestation, contact Maritime Disinfection Services.
During control, our service worker will perform a spray treatment or a gel treatment. The spray treatment will have an effect for 2 to 3 months, with the service worker spraying insecticides in places where cockroaches hide. In a gel treatment, the service worker will place gel plates in locations where cockroaches hide, with a duration of effectiveness of 6 to 8 months.
Searching in objects such as kitchen cabinets, kitchen table and work furniture. Extractor hoods and kitchen appliances will also be treated.
Living and dead cockroaches as well as egg packets and molting skins will be searched for.
Detection of fleeing cockroaches when opening drawers and cupboards in the kitchen. Cockroaches can seriously contaminate food and spread diseases such as salmonella, E.Coli and Shigella (dysentry bacteria)
Once the control is completed, the service worker will provide advice to prevent new infestations. A consistent part of our service is providing a self-help kit, allowing for more effective control during periods when professional pest control is not feasible.