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Getting rid of roaches Cleaners have a major role to play in cockroach prevention, says a national trade body.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is encouraging cleaning companies to understand how they can help protect their clients from cockroaches. Cleaning operatives can play a vital role in preventing a cockroach infestation.
Cockroach control is a difficult task, so preventative measures are an important step in keeping premises pest-free. An online guide, produced by the BPCA, has information and advice on cockroach habits and why cleaning is a crucial part of prevention.
Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA’s Head of Technical, said: “Cockroaches will feed on almost anything, including refuse, faecal matter, and food for consumption. They also require access to water and will be generally found in inaccessible harbourages, close to water and food.
“Cockroaches are rarely able to survive out of doors in the British climate but thrive around the heating ducts and boiler rooms of large, centrally heated buildings such as hospitals, bakeries, hotel and restaurant kitchens, and blocks of flats.”
All businesses can be at risk of cockroaches, but premises handling food and drink, and operating in highly regulated environments, may face greater danger from exposure.
Globally, there are around 4600 different species of cockroach, but in the United Kingdom the most common types are the German cockroach and the Oriental cockroach, with the American cockroach and Brown- banded cockroaches less often seen.
Cleaning operatives can be among the first to spot the signs of an infestation, which include droppings, egg cases, shed skins, damage to food or packaging and – in the case of large infestations – an obnoxious odour.
Dee added: “Cockroaches often remain hidden during the day, but will cluster around heating ducts, pipes, stoves,
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and sinks where they contaminate utensils and preparation surfaces as they forage, and may taint food with an obnoxious smell. They can also be vectors of disease, capable of carrying the organisms which cause food poisoning in humans and many other bacteria.”
The BPCA encourages a ‘prevention is better than cure’ approach to cockroaches, and outlines the key role cleaning operatives can play:
• Clean all surfaces thoroughly to remove any food residue.
• Keep bins covered, clean, and emptied regularly.
• Regularly clean areas such as the top and bottom of the fridge where it’s warm and food residue may collect.
Dee continued: “Control of cockroaches is seldom easy because of the difficulty of getting to the insect. For any cockroach infestation, we would always recommend contacting a professional pest control company, preferably a member of BPCA.
“They are trained in cockroach control and will have access to a range of professional use products which are not available to the public.”
For more advice about proofing your home or business against cockroaches, an online guide is available here: Pest Advice for controlling Cockroaches.
BPCA members are trained, experienced professionals with access to a range of specialist products not available to the public. They are trained, qualified, and regularly assessed to the British Standard in Pest Management BS EN 16636.
To find a BPCA member near you, visit the website below.
www.bpca.org.uk/find
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