There are only two kinds of cockroach that usually found in United Kingdom. However, the damage that they do are same. If you ever tried to kill them within your property then, you see them again. Perhaps you need to know about them more before you can completely eradicate them.

1. The Cockroach Zone
8 Things to know
about cockroaches
They are here
more than
million years
ago.
Only four
species are
pest.
Less than 1% of
the 4,800 known
species of
cockroach cause
humans any
bother.
They are at the
lower end of
radiation
tolerance for
insects.
Two Types of Cockroaches
found in UK
German
cockroach
14mm in length,
light brown in
colour & has two
dark stripes on
the section of the
thorax behind
the head.
more prolific
than the
oriental
cockroaches.
Foul
odor.
Capable
of
flying.
Oriental
cockroach
20-24mm
long and
dark brown
to shiny
black in
color.
Does not climb
as well as the
German
cockroach but
can easily climb
up rough
surfacesIncapable
of flight.
Foul
odor.
Six Steps to Eliminate
Cockroach
1. identify the kind of
cockroach specie that
dwells in your place.
2. Analyse and understand
their life cycle, habits and
nature.
3. Conduct visual inspection and infestation
monitoring. Usually, it can be done during night
time with a use of a red filter because this kind o
pests does not really respond to red light.
4. Aerosols can be used
to remove the
cockroaches from their
harbourages.
6. Application of insecticidal
treatment and other solution to
prevent re-infestation of the place.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockroach
www.chelmsford.gov.uk/cockroaches
www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20160926-cockroaches-are-not-radiation-proof-and-most-are-not-pests
www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200040/environmental_health/343/common_pests/9
www.best-pestcontrol.co.uk/
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