Melford Pest Control
Melford House
Stevenage Road
Little Wymondley
Herts
SG4 7JA
UK
Tel: 01438 722393
We work closely with our clients and offer them our knowledge and expertise, enabling us to tailor our services to meet the exact requirements of each individual customer.
We are members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA).We are CEPA certified to BS EN 16636:2015 and Safe Contractor accredited.
All technicians are trained and qualified to British Pest Control Association / Royal Society for Public Health standards and are PROMPT registered.
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Cockroaches
Posted: July 6, 2020 by melford
The adult German cockroach is 10 to 15mm long. The Common or Oriental cockroach is 20-24mm long. The female carries an egg case from which up to 30 nymphs can hatch. They are rarely able to survive outdoors in the British climate but thrive around the heating ducts and boiler rooms of large centrally heated buildings e.g. hospitals, bakeries, hotel and restaurant kitchens, laundries, and blocks of flats. They cluster around pipes, stoves and sinks, especially in humid areas.
Both species eat any sort of food and are most active after dark from their inaccessible harbourages to forage, contaminating food and food utensils or food preparation surfaces as they go. They taint food with an obnoxious smell and may be carriers of various diseases, including food poisoning.
Good hygiene is essential to deter these insects. Melford can apply baits / insecticides to control infestations. We can also monitor the premises and recommend proofing and hygiene strategies.