Cockroaches

Cockroaches are not a common problem in the Borough of Havant. However, the two main types that are found in Britain are the Oriental and German varieties.


The Oriental Cockroach	The German Cockroach

The Oriental Cockroach is the more common of the two types, can grow to 24mm long and is a shiny dark brown to black colour.
The German Cockroach is 10-15mm long and is a yellowish-brown colour. Cockroaches are usually found in cracks and crevices and their presence is normally detected by their faecal pellets or a characteristic smell if present in large numbers.

They are a health risk as they carry various pathogens and can cause contamination of food from their faecal pellets, moult debris and dead bodies.

Havant Borough Council does offer a disinfestation service where a trained operative is sent in to spray the house in question with insecticide. Prevention is of extreme importance e.g. preventing cockroaches from entering with incoming food. Sound building structure is also important to eliminate harbourage.

Contact Us:

Telephone: (023) 9244 6017

Email: customer.services@havant.gov.uk

Visit: Customer Services reception in the atrium of the Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX

Havant Borough Council, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX