Cockroach treatment across the UK
A cockroach running for cover when you switch the kitchen light on, droppings like ground pepper in the cupboards, or a musty smell behind the fridge usually mean an infestation. JG Pest Control treats cockroaches in homes, flats and businesses in every mainland county of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with technicians who are RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trained.
Cockroaches hide in warm, dark gaps by day and come out at night, so the ones you see are usually a small part of the population. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, every day. Technicians attend from early until late, every day except Christmas Day, and you can book online or on web chat any time.
Signs you have cockroaches
The two cockroaches we treat most
Two species cause most UK infestations, and they behave differently:
- German cockroach. Small and light brown with two dark stripes behind the head. It lives in warm kitchens and around appliances, breeds very quickly, and spreads between flats along pipes and service ducts.
- Oriental cockroach. Larger, dark brown to black and slower. It prefers cooler, damp places such as basements, drains, ground floors and under floors.
Identifying the species tells us where to look and how to treat, so it is the first thing your technician does.
How we get rid of cockroaches
Your technician inspects the kitchen, bathrooms and anywhere warm and dark to find where the cockroaches are harbouring. We then treat with professional cockroach gel, placed in the gaps and voids they hide in and feed from. Cockroaches carry the gel back to where they shelter, which reaches the ones you never see.
If cockroaches are still active after four weeks, we come back for a follow-up. In blocks of flats, the best results come from treating neighbouring flats at the same time, because cockroaches move between them.
What cockroach treatment costs
Cockroach treatment starts from £309.99 + VAT. That includes gel treatment, a follow-up if cockroaches are still active after four weeks, and a 4-month guarantee. Every job is priced for the property, so your exact price depends on your postcode. See how much cockroach treatment costs.
Why shop-bought sprays rarely work
Sprays kill the cockroaches they touch, but most of the population is hidden in gaps behind units and appliances, and sprays can scatter cockroaches into new areas. Their egg cases also protect the young inside, so new cockroaches keep hatching. Treatment needs to reach where they live, not just where you see them.
Cockroach control for businesses
Cockroaches in a restaurant, takeaway, hotel or food business are a food safety problem as well as a pest problem. We treat commercial kitchens and food premises, and can work around opening hours. See our commercial pest control service.
More on cockroaches
Frequently asked questions
Usually, yes. Cockroaches hide by day, so seeing one, especially in daylight, often means there are more out of sight. A technician can confirm it and identify the species.
Cockroaches feed on the gel and carry it back to where they shelter, so numbers fall over the following days and weeks. If they are still active after four weeks, we come back for a follow-up.
Yes. German cockroaches in particular move between flats along pipes, cables and service ducts, which is why treating neighbouring flats at the same time gives the best result.
Cockroaches can carry bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli onto food and surfaces, and their droppings and cast skins can trigger allergies and asthma in some people.
Cockroach treatment starts from £309.99 + VAT, including gel treatment, a follow-up if cockroaches are still active after four weeks, and a 4-month guarantee.
Guides & Advice
Roy Couch is the Technician Manager at JG Pest Control, leading the technician team across the UK. He holds the BPCA Diploma and the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide, and is qualified in the Safe Use of Rodenticides.
Peter Bowers-Davis is a board volunteer at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the UK trade body for professional pest management. He works across the Tyro UK group of companies, including JG, setting technical standards, treatment protocols and training programmes.