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Crawling insects

Oriental cockroach

A larger dark cockroach often linked with drains, damp voids and ground-floor areas. In Cyprus it can enter buildings from external harbourage.

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Signs to look for

  • Large dark cockroaches near drains
  • Musty odour in damp areas
  • Droppings around floor-wall junctions
  • Activity in basements, plant rooms or yards

Risks

  • Movement from drains into clean zones
  • Customer complaints
  • Contamination of storage areas

Prevention

  • Keep drains maintained
  • Reduce damp harbourage
  • Seal door gaps
  • Manage refuse areas

When to call PPS

  • Cockroaches appear from drains
  • Activity is seen in commercial back-of-house areas
  • You need source tracing rather than surface spraying

Pest library FAQs

What signs are reported for oriental cockroach?

Large dark cockroaches near drains; Musty odour in damp areas; Droppings around floor-wall junctions; Activity in basements, plant rooms or yards

What risks can oriental cockroach create?

Movement from drains into clean zones; Customer complaints; Contamination of storage areas

When should I call PPS for oriental cockroach?

Cockroaches appear from drains; Activity is seen in commercial back-of-house areas; You need source tracing rather than surface spraying