Urban Pest Control Bournemouth

There are always more cockroaches than you can see. Urban Pest Control can carry out cockroach treatments for your home or business.

German cockroach

Length: 12-16mm Features: Wings slightly longer than body Colour: Light or dark brown with two black stripes along wings Behaviour: Very fast runner and climber, seeks out dark places

The German cockroach is the most common type of cockroach found inside building. It is a stubborn, invasive pest that thrives in the warm areas with plenty of food sources such as homes, hotels, restaurants and offices

Oriental cockroach

Length: 22-30mm Features: Females have short wings, males’ long wings, around 2/3 of body length Colour: Shiny black or brown Behaviour: Fast crawler, spreads chemicals with a musty odour

The larger and darker Oriental cockroach is a more intimidating and easier to spot pest than its German cousin. While they lack the speed and climbing ability of a German cockroach, their nocturnal nature still allows them to thrive in a home or business undetected.

Pest control services for your business

Not only are cockroaches a health hazard, if you’re running a restaurant or hotel, the sight of cockroaches can severely damage your reputation with customers.

Even if you’ve spotted just one cockroach, you can assume there are many more perhaps hundreds. Cockroaches harbour beneath your kitchen units, washing machine or dish washer. They can also be found in cracks, crevices and cavity walls.