Anyone else spot cockroachs in the house?

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Usually associated with dirt though right?

House Is kept as clean as any normal place would be.

Saying that really need to clean under and behind the fridge but now I'm not so sure........ Haha!

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Do they just randomly appear? Have to try make sure no more don't want that hassle with me son around to.

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Well I assume the one in my bin is dead......

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

There's cockroaches in Ireland??

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

There's cockroaches in Ireland??

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

I didn't measure it or nothing ha but it was fairly big like! Was on its back when seen it could tell what it was right away.

Like I said reminded me of what u get in apartments when your away.

• Indoor bin containers should be emptied frequently, kept clean both inside and out. Kitchen bins should have well sealed lids. Plastic bin bags can be kept closed with twist ties and should be removed from the dwelling immediately and placed in outdoor wheelie bins. This will prevent cockroach infestation spreading to the garbage area.
• Frequent emptying of sink strainers and running of clean water will prevent food build up in the sink drain.
• Washing dishes immediately after a meal will prevent cockroaches from consuming food residue on dishes.
• Kitchen appliances should be kept clean and free of food particles and grease. Additionally, the areas underneath and behind these appliances should be kept grease and crumb free.
• If pets are present, dry food should be kept in sealed containers. Food and water should not be left out all the time.
• Feed pets at particular times and clean up after every meal.
• All foods products should be resealed after opening, stored in plastic snap-lid containers or kept in the refrigerator.
• Regular sweeping/vacuuming of floors and furniture where people eat (i.e. kitchen table or in the living room in front of T.V.) help to eliminate cockroach food sources.
• Regular cleaning of food storage areas and shelves not only eliminates spillages or scattered food but disrupts cockroach populations that may be using the area as a harbourage.

• Tighten loose pipes; repair plumbing leaks and replace used washers in the kitchen sink and bathroom areas.
• Water left in the sink or bathtub after dish washing or bathing also provides moisture for cockroaches. These sources are eliminated by drying out sinks and bathtubs after use.
• Condensation on pipes (under the sink or in wall voids) can also be a problem. Insulate these pipes if possible.
• Pet drink dishes and aquariums are also sources of moisture. Empty pet water dishes at night when cockroaches are foraging but the pet is indoors or asleep. Aquariums should have tight fitting lids or screens to prevent cockroach entry.
• Be careful not to over-water indoor plants, because excess water is available to cockroaches.
• Glasses, cups and soda cans containing water or liquid residue are common sources of moisture for cockroaches. Be sure not to leave these containers in bedrooms, sinks, on counter tops or other areas. Rinse and invert cups and glasses to dry immediately after use and dispose of soda cans in trash containers.