What do you think of geckos? Nice, harmless, useful – a joy or not? And how do you feel about the grasshoppers and cicadas? Lizards, snakes, mice? Rather eerie, pleasing or neutral? Such animals are found throughout the Mediterranean.
Unfortunately, cockroaches also feel comfortable in the houses of warm regions, which we definitely reject, even disgust with them. As potential carriers of germs, we want to keep them away from us, but they don’t care much. Especially at night, they crawl out of their hiding places, scurry around, look for food and multiply, whether we like it or not.
Without exception, everywhere I mentioned this problem, I received confirming reports: cockroaches are omnipresent on the Mediterranean, even in the expensive luxury villa at 3000 EUR/night in the neighbouring village! Unfortunately, the Carobgarden Eco-House was not exempt from this in the summer of 2023. We had a heavy infestation, especially in my own flat. By means of recordings of the sewer cleaning, we were able to find the cause and fix it in the sewage system. Fine mesh screens were installed and all kitchens received a deep cleaning, including behind the kitchen appliances. Suspected areas were treated with pesticides. No more traces have been detected in the last 3 weeks.
If you have cockroaches or their tracks, please report it to me and/or Irini immediately! We have a highly effective bait paste, but we are only allowed to use it sporadically to avoid resistance. Spray can be found in the cleaning chamber under the stairs.
You can also help us prevent new infestations by:
- Do not flush food down in the washing trough,
- Use the sieves, if necessary weigh them down with a stone,
- Always wash the dishes in the evening,
- Put leftovers in the refrigerator or in a “Tupperware”.
P.S. (of 29/02/2024) To reassure you: neither cockroaches nor their tracks have been sighted since the targeted control measures in August 2023.
