Where Harrow's Cockroaches Come From
Food premises along Station Road
The shops and takeaways along Station Road give cockroaches the warmth, food and water they need, and from a single commercial kitchen they can move into a flat above through gaps around shared pipework.
Flats above shops on Wealdstone High Street
Along Wealdstone High Street, flats above commercial units share risers and pipework with the businesses below, which is how a problem starting in a shop kitchen can end up in a flat with no obvious connection to it at street level.
Signs to Look For
- Cockroaches seen at night in kitchens or bathrooms, especially around pipework
- A musty, oily smell in cupboards or behind appliances
- Small dark droppings resembling coffee grounds or pepper
- Shed skins or small egg cases in cracks and crevices
- Smear marks along regularly used routes near warmth and water
Clearing Cockroaches From a Harrow Property
If a neighbouring flat or business has the same problem, mention it when you call — cockroaches move between properties easily.
