There are two types of cockroaches commonly found infesting a premises in the UK and these are the Oriental Cockroach (Blatta Orientalis) and the German Cockroach (Blattella Germanica). Both are loathed due their association with thriving within unsanitary environments and can cause serious problems (particularly in the foo/catering and health sectors where hygiene is mandatory and a high priority). They are know to be carriers of diseases such as salmonella, typhoid and dysentery and the most common infested area within a premises is usually the kitchen as it offers a multitude of resources (mainly being Water, Food, Warmth and Shelter) a cockroach needs to thrive..
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They are extremely cryptic insects and manage to utilise gaps and crevices throughout a premises that occupants are not aware existed and although cockroaches do not physically harm, a premises can rapidly become overran by an infestation causing contamination and spread of disease which is why professionals like ourselves should be contacted as soon as signs or even suspicion becomes apparent.