General Pest Control

Cockroach Control

We eliminate cockroaches through checking, spraying, gel baiting, misting and proofing.

There are three species of cockroaches commonly seen in Singapore – American, German and Brown-banded, with the American cockroach usually sighted in drainage systems, sewage tanks and flooring traps. German cockroaches are also known as “rich man” cockroaches due to their common breeding grounds and habitats being Food & Beverage outlets and hotels. Brown-banded roaches are those usually found crawling in and out of vehicles, inhabiting and breeding in moist and damp areas. An average cockroach can live up to a week without food, so long as they have a water source. Their life cycle comprises of three stages – ootheca (egg) to nymph and finally adult. A single ootheca can easily produce 14-44 nymphs.

Consequences

There is no specific disease directly brought on by cockroaches, but they are known carriers of millions of bacteria and infectious agents that can lead to an array of diseases, particularly diarrhoea and food poisoning. Cockroaches can also cause allergies – their saliva secretion and body parts contain hundreds of allergens that can trigger undesirable reactions including skin rashes, sneezing and watery eyes.