Some timely festive cheer.: Warning of increase in cockroaches this winter.

Calahonda52 · 06-12-2022 1:27pm #1

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/warning-of-increase-in-cockroaches-this-winter-and-the-signs-to-watch-out-for-42198843.html

Rentokil has also warned the public to be aware that if they experience blocked sinuses or a sore throat, it may be due to the presence of cockroaches in large numbers, and not the cold weather.

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Advanced technical field consultant with Rentokil Richard Faulkner said cockroaches leave traces of their “saliva, faeces, and body parts” in the space they occupy.

“These traces contain certain proteins which act as allergens and can cause blocked sinuses, ear and sinus infections, irritation around the nose and eyes, and a persistent cough,” he said.

“As it gets colder at this time of year, many people may mistake these symptoms for a cold or flu as cockroaches can be difficult to detect. Cockroaches can also pose significant health risks as they are carriers of diseases such as Salmonella, Dysentery and Gastroenteritis.”

10-10-20 · 06-12-2022 1:31pm

There's a vaccine for cockroach induced monkey-pox with a hint of RSV and the DNA of the seasonal flu. Big syringe though that one.

MrMusician18 · 06-12-2022 1:45pm

The old press release free advertising trick from Rentokill I see.

Imagine paying for that paper...

BrianD3 · 06-12-2022 1:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119963502#Comment_119963502

Yes, there were very similar articles using the same terminology in previous years e.g. 2018. No doubt some nervous people will callout Rentokill when they get cold and flu symptoms on foot of these advertisements.

I don't know how common cockroaches are in Ireland, in my 45+ years I've never seen one here and I don't know anyone who has although some thought they had when what they actually saw was a Great Diving Beetle.