• Remove indoor rubbish or keep them emptied.

• Keep rubbish bins clean.

• Make sure food is not left in sink strainers.

• Keep dishes clean, no residue of food remaining.

• All kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, ovens, fridges and stoves) should be maintained in a clean condition so that it is food and grease free.

• All pet food needs to be picked up.

• No food left out.

• Sweeping up or vacuuming of any food particles or crumbs.

• Clean any food crumbs in your kitchen cabinets and benches kept clean.

 

When inspecting for Cockroaches, thoroughness is very important. It is important to place the insecticides as close to their runways and harbourages as possible. Their excrement looks like black pepper.

A torch is essential to check the following typical harbourage places:

• Cracks and Crevices

• Behind and under refrigerators

• Behind and under stoves

• Behind and under microwaves and toasters

• Under tops of tables

• Behind and under sinks

• Cabinets-corners and cracks and crevices (particularly kitchens)

• Motors of refrigerators

• Switchboxes and electrical outlets

• Telephones

• Vegetable bins & recycling bins

• Meat cutting blocks

• Anywhere else conditions are favourable.

• Every situation may be different, inspect all places with favourable conditions