'They were coming from everywhere' - cockroach home infestations on the rise
Cockroach infestations in Cardiff have significantly increased, with pest controllers reporting five to six calls a week. The rise is attributed to warmer temperatures and higher density living in apartments. Local councils have noted a backlog in handling these infestations, leading some residents to seek private pest control services.
- ▪Cardiff council reported a 9% increase in cockroach reports at domestic properties between 2024 and 2025.
- ▪Experts suggest that warmer winters and increased apartment living contribute to the rise in infestations.
- ▪The German cockroach, the most common type in the UK, is dependent on humans for survival and can carry harmful bacteria.
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'They were coming from everywhere' - cockroach home infestations on the rise15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJohnny BrewBBC WalesGetty ImagesContrary to its name, the German cockroach does not originate from GermanyPest controllers have reported a rise in callouts to cockroach infestations in Cardiff, with one company regularly getting five or six reports a week.Cardiff council reported a 9% increase in cockroach reports at domestic properties between 2024 and 2025.Experts say warmer temperatures and higher density living in flats and apartments are behind the increased reports.Sumesh Geevarghese, who lives in Cardiff with his family, described having a cockroach infestation at his rented apartment as "very stressful", adding: "They started coming from everywhere."The…
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