Seeing these critters running across the floor is enough to have you screaming and running for something to hit them with! Cockroaches are pretty much universally hated – and with good reason.
Cockroaches carry diseases, emit unpleasant odours, aggravate allergies (especially in children), and ruin food. In rare examples, they have even bitten!
How cockroaches get into the house
Frustratingly, our homes are set up to be ideal conditions for growing cockroaches. Cockroaches do not ask for much – just food, heat, moisture and shelter. The average house has everything, particularly a cupboard full of food with lots of cracks and crevices where cockroaches can hide and lay eggs. For help from Pest Control Bromley, visit a site like BPC, leaders in Pest Control Bromley services.
A messy or unkempt home, in particular, offers the perfect conditions for roaches to flourish. Cockroaches are attracted to food that has been left on the table, dirty dishes in the sink and crumbs on the floor. These creatures also love moisture, such as that which comes from leaking pipes under the kitchen sink or wet towels left on the floor. If you have small leaks behind cupboards in the kitchen, the moist environment will be perfect for them.
Cockroaches are an all-year round problem, unlike many other seasonal pests. However, cockroaches are more active throughout the summer and don’t do as well in the colder winter. They thrive in heat and humidity. This means that you should be extra vigilant during warmer weather.
