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Cockroach Prevention for Nairobi Apartments

Why apartment cockroach problems can recur and what residents can do alongside professional treatment.

Cockroach Prevention for Nairobi Apartments

Practical guidance

1. Keep food sealed and clean crumbs, spills and grease from kitchens as soon as practical

Keep food sealed and clean crumbs, spills and grease from kitchens as soon as practical.

2. Fix leaks and standing moisture around sinks, pipes and appliances because cockroaches can exploit water sources

Fix leaks and standing moisture around sinks, pipes and appliances because cockroaches can exploit water sources.

3. Keep rubbish in closed containers and clean shared waste areas where the building management controls them

Keep rubbish in closed containers and clean shared waste areas where the building management controls them.

4. Seal practical gaps around pipes, cabinets and skirting where possible, while leaving treatment areas accessible for inspection

Seal practical gaps around pipes, cabinets and skirting where possible, while leaving treatment areas accessible for inspection.

5. If activity returns repeatedly, ask whether neighbouring units, shared service ducts or communal areas may be contributing to the problem

If activity returns repeatedly, ask whether neighbouring units, shared service ducts or communal areas may be contributing to the problem.

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