Cockroach Pest Control in London

Effective cockroach pest control

Cockroaches aren’t just ugly and annoying pests. They are also one of the dirtiest and can transmit various kinds of diseases, including salmonella, gastroenteritis, and dysentery. They are also carriers of tapeworms and roundworms, which are linked to a number of dangerous viruses.  

These pests thrive in warm, moist, cool, and dark environments and are generally nocturnal, so you are likely to see most of their activity at night. They breed very quickly, scuttle from one dark corner to another and they will appear during the day if they are looking for spilt food near a rubbish bin.

Considered one of the most detested pests that can be found in our homes and business premises, the cockroach will vomit on stored food, thus contaminating the food and spreading disease, illness, and allergies to people when that food is eaten.

The German, which is light brown in colour, and the Oriental, which is a dark brown colour and slightly bigger, types of cockroaches are the most common in the UK.

If you discover you have a cockroach infestation, rather than trying to deal with these pests yourself, which is difficult and unpleasant, the best course of action is to contact us for professional cockroach pest control London at the earliest opportunity.

What are the signs of having a cockroach issue?

Cockroaches love warm, moist, dark areas and the two most common cockroaches found in the UK, the German and the Oriental are no different. But their traits and the signs they leave are slightly different.

The German cockroach likes to travel by climbing over surfaces, including tiles and vertical grass, and are more likely to be found in residential homes and hospitals. You are much more likely to see these cockroaches as they move about, making cockroach pest control easy to identify.

The Oriental cockroach, on the other hand, can sometimes be called a water bug because it does better in damp, cool, dark areas. They love places like basements, washing areas and even under the sink. These cockroaches really are the dirtiest as they thrive in filth, travelling through sewer pipes. They are slower and less wary than their German counterpart.

The warning signs to look out for include:

• Their droppings are small pellets and often the first sign of a problem.
• A nasty odour may be prevalent as the cockroach sends off a foul smell. The more cockroaches you have, the greater the smell.
• Cockroaches shed their skin several times as they grow, which they will leave where they have been sheltering.
• You may also see brown smear marks where they have been running around, such as floor edges and surfaces.
• Watch out for egg capsules, which are a reddish-brown colour. These are cockroach eggs and the capsules can hold up to 50 eggs each.

The benefits of our cockroach control service

It can sometimes be quite a shock to discover you have cockroaches running around your home or business premises. But it is not recommended you try and get rid of them yourself. Always call in a professional cockroach pest exterminator who understands a cockroach’s traits. They are well trained and have access to the right resources and equipment to deal with them effectively.

On visiting your home or premises, we will be able to determine which species of cockroach you have so that we can understand their traits and ensure the correct extermination solution is applied. Our experts will know the cockroach’s lifecycle, their favourite places to hide, and can then they can focus on applying the right treatment to eradicate them and ensure they don’t breed or return.

We generally use bait and insect growth regulators for German cockroaches, and insecticide concentrates for Oriental and other breeds of cockroaches. But please be assured that all our cockroach pest control measures are 100% safe for children and pets.

Once we have completed the treatment process, we will provide you with a full detailed report about the work we have carried out. We will also arrange two follow up visits to make sure that the cockroaches won’t return.

Contact us today

Cockroaches are nasty, dirty pests that cause a great deal of stress and spread disease and illness. Our cockroach pest control London team are very experienced and knowledgeable in dealing with cockroach infestation, as well as making sure they don’t breed or return to your home or business premises.

Whichever cockroach you have running around your home or business premises, always call in the services of cockroach pest control London. They are highly experienced at dealing with the eradication of cockroaches.

Never try to deal with a cockroach problem yourself. Always call in our professional cockroach exterminators to get rid of them for you. To get your no obligation quote or free professional advice, call us today. For thorough cockroach pest control London and the Home Counties, call us on 0208 787 5929 for cockroach eradication and advice. If it’s urgent, call our 24 hour Emergency Helpline on 0203 600 0518.