Cockroaches
Cockroaches are roughly 1 -2" in length. They are broad, flat insects with long antennae and are brown in colour. There are 5 common species of cockroach. They can become pests in homes, restaurants, hospitals, warehouse, offices and anywhere that has food preparation areas. They can spread various diseases such as salmonella, staphylococcus, streptococcus, hepatitis, typhoid and dysentery.
For more information on cockroaches, including way in which you can attempt to identify and control them please visit the following website:
North East Derbyshire District Council offer a free of charge pest control service for the treatment of cockroaches for domestic premises. A charge for this service is made for non-residential premises. Please contact our Pest Control section (details at bottom of page).
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