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Cockroaches information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Cockroaches are robust insects with whip-like antennae and two pairs of wings; Oriental and German cockroaches are the common UK species listed by Manchester City Council. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Cockroaches are robust insects with whip-like antennae and two pairs of wings; Oriental and German cockroaches are the common UK species listed by Manchester City Council.
- They favour warm, moist conditions and are nocturnal, hiding by day in cracks and crevices.
- Council guidance lists sinks, drains, cookers, cupboard backs and around fridge motors as indoor hiding places; Oriental cockroaches can also occur in drains and basements.
- Their concealed, nocturnal behaviour means an indoor sighting may be a reason to seek identification advice.
Typical setting
Warm, moist indoor areas, including kitchens, sinks, drains, cupboards, appliances and basements.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Cockroaches FAQs
Useful questions
What is Cockroaches?
Cockroaches are robust insects with whip-like antennae and two pairs of wings; Oriental and German cockroaches are the common UK species listed by Manchester City Council.
Where might Cockroaches be found?
Warm, moist indoor areas, including kitchens, sinks, drains, cupboards, appliances and basements.
What should I do if I think I have Cockroaches?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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