We often assume that cockroaches tend to live in warmer countries, and most of us have spotted at least one when we have travelled for our summer holidays to warmer parts of the world. However, we do have cockroaches in the UK and although you are not as likely to run into them here, they are still very much here. Due to the fact that they prefer warm temperatures, you are not as likely to see them out and about, and this makes the drains in your home the perfect place.
Cockroaches are notoriously resilient creatures, and it is a pretty well-known fact that due to their amazing survival abilities, it is believed that they would even be able to survive a nuclear war! They are very adaptable and are able to go for months without feeding, so as long as they can find a water source, they will be perfectly capable of surviving.
Cockroaches can get about with ease and are able to fly as well as run very quickly, and they can also swim, which means there are very few things that stop these hardy little creatures from getting around! Unfortunately, cockroaches also notoriously carry diseases such as salmonella and in addition to this their droppings can cause allergic reactions in some people, as well as being problematic to people who suffer from asthma.
They much prefer to come out when it is dark, so it is not likely that you will see a live cockroach, but there are some signs to look out for that could be a clue that they are living in your home. Things like skins that they have shed, droppings, a smell that some people describe as being like musty almonds, and damaged items that the cockroaches have eaten, including books, leather items and clothing!
The most likely route that cockroaches will take to get into your home is via the drains. This is because this is a damp, warm and dark environment that gives them the right habitat they need. If you have damage to drains or blockages this could allow them to gain access, so get a professional like this CCTV drain surveys Reading based company https://www.drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/cctv-drain-surveys/reading to come out and take a look at your drains to check.
