Advice
What Attracts Cockroaches Into a Home or Kitchen
Cockroaches look for warmth, moisture, food and dark hiding places, so understanding what draws them in is the first step to keeping them out of your kitchen.
Read the guide →If you are seeing insects in the dark or finding droppings by the cooker, tell us. We will ask a few questions, visit, inspect the likely harbourages and talk you through the options. You get a clear plan and an honest view of how things look.
Deliveries, shared buildings and warm kitchens
A town close to the M5 sees a steady flow of goods, vehicles and deliveries, and cockroaches can travel in cardboard, pallets and equipment. Businesses that take stock regularly, such as takeaways, shops and small warehouses, should check boxes as they come in and keep storage off the floor so any insects are spotted early.
At home in Cullompton, the story is usually warmth and water. Newer estates can have tightly fitted kitchens with service gaps behind units, while older terraces may have worn pipe entries and boxed-in corners. In flats and shared buildings, insects can move through ducts and wall voids, so a problem in one unit may involve its neighbours. We try to work out how far it has spread.
How we deal with a cockroach problem
Our technician starts with a thorough inspection across Cullompton properties, checking behind appliances, inside cupboard bases, around drains and in bin stores. Monitoring traps often show which rooms are busiest. We identify the species, because that influences where we look and how we treat.
Treatment is aimed at the spots where cockroaches rest, and we explain how long to leave them undisturbed. We then check progress, since egg cases hatch over time and one visit does not always finish the job. Finally we give advice on cleaning, food storage, repairs and sealing, and for businesses we provide a clear written note of what we found and did.
Help across Cullompton and Mid Devon
We cover Cullompton and the EX15 area, and we also work in Whimple and Silverton. If your property is shared, tell us who looks after it and we can liaise with landlords or managing agents. Ring the number on this page, describe the signs you have seen and when, and we will arrange a visit and agree the plan and price before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
We run a small warehouse near Cullompton. Can cockroaches come in on pallets?
Yes, they can arrive in packaging and stock. Checking deliveries, keeping goods off the floor and clearing waste regularly all help. If you find one, call us so we can inspect storage areas and see whether it was a stray or a sign of a colony.
How many visits will it take?
That depends on the size of the problem. We inspect, treat and then check again, because eggs hatch over time. After the first look we will give you an honest expectation, and we will tell you if more visits are sensible.
Are cockroaches a sign of poor hygiene?
Not necessarily. They look for warmth, moisture and shelter, and can arrive in boxes or through shared buildings. Good cleaning helps limit food for them, but even very tidy places can have a problem. We are here to fix it, not to judge.