Where the Borough's Cockroaches Travel From
Commercial kitchens on Richmond high street
The cafes, restaurants and shops along Richmond's high street share warm pipework and service ducts that cockroaches use to move between neighbouring units, usually noticed first behind an appliance or under a sink in the kitchen.
Twickenham's high street premises
The same pattern shows up along Twickenham's high street, where busy commercial kitchens close together give cockroaches a route from one premises to the next along shared walls and service runs.
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
Stopping Cockroaches Spreading in the Borough
On a shared high street parade, it's worth flagging the problem to neighbouring premises as well as booking treatment for your own.
