Cockroach rise due to exotic food

A major rise in the number of cockroaches entering the country has been blamed on imported, exotic cuisine.

Pest control experts Rentokil have reported a 76% rise in cockroach-related enquiries in the past decade, and believe people will encounter the pest even more in the coming weeks as they relax in hotels and restaurants.

Cockroaches pose a threat to human health as they can carry salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis, and typhoid, while their droppings can cause eczema and asthma.