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Pest control cockroaches

Pest control for cockroaches - Get rid of cockroaches fast!

Cockroaches are obnoxious pests! They feed on anything from garbage to sewerage and carry germs (such as the bacteria Salmonella) which cause disease. Cockroaches are nocturnal, so if you see a cockroach during the day, chances are you have a heavy infestation and need to call in cockroach exterminators! Contact Solid Hygiene Solutions today!

Protect your family

Cockroaches are a high risk pest to have in your home. They carry a range of serious illnesses including salmonella, dysentery, and gastroenteritis. The risk is particularly high in homes with children, the elderly or those fighting illnesses. Cockroach droppings have even been implicated as being a contributing factor leading to childhood asthma. Beyond significant health risks, cockroaches produce an obnoxious odor that contaminates nearby food and belongings.

Indications of cockroach infestation

  • If you sees a cockroach during daytime, this is generally a sign of a heavy infestation.
  • Switching on a light at night and seeing cockroaches, is not a good sign.
  • Seeing only small cockroaches means there is a bigger problem to sort out.

Cockroach treatment

Solid Hygiene Solutions offers a combination of treatments in order to effectively get rid of your cockroach infestation. Treatments include fumigation, misting, gelling, dusting or spraying. Treatment also varies according to the level of infestation. Evacuation of your home of offices is only needed when fumigating with gas. This is an initial once off treatment to get a heavy infestation under control.

Cockroaches can breed rapidly and are highly resilient. If you have seen a cockroach in your home a quick response is essential - contact Solid Hygiene Solutions now!

Cockroach Facts

Cockroach Facts

  • A single cockroach can breed up to 1200 cockroaches in a year.
  • Cockroaches will be found where there is heat, water and a food source.
  • A cockroach can live off a food source the size of a pinhead for a week.
  • If you see a cockroach during the day this is generally a sign of a heavy infestation.
  • Use of sprays bought at supermarkets is not recommended. It will cause the cockroach to drop its egg casing, thus starting another nesting area.