Cockroach control in London

Cockroach in a small glueboardThere are at present two species of cockroaches in England, these are the Oriental cockroach and the German cockroach. Both of these species are widespread throughout the London area. Identification of the species is imperative in the control of cockroaches.

Cockroaches are hazardous to human health, renowned for carrying diseases including salmonella they can also cause extensive damage to food/food products, both species have the potential to damage products including leather goods, clothing, books etc.

Cockroach on a small glueboard open


To achieve effective control it is necessary to carry out 3 visits to obtain complete control of the infestation.

The first visit will include a full site survey so that our technicians can determine the extent of the infestation and possible reasons as to why an infestation has occurred. Residual treatments, hormonal gels and monitoring traps are implemented followed by proofing to insure there is no further infestation on the property.

 

 

German cockroach

(Blattella germanica)


German Cockroach


  • 12-16 mm long
  • Wings slightly longer than the body
  • Fast runner/climber
  • Light/dark brown in colour


Oriental cockroach

(Blatta orientalis)


Oriental Cockroach


  • 22-30 mm long
  • Black in colour
  • Wings roughly 1/3 of the body
  • Fast runner

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London areas we cover

We cover all of London including the following postcodes:

South London: SW1 (Head District) · SW2 (Brixton) · SW3 (Chelsea) · SW4 (Clapham) · SW5 (Earls Court) · SW6 (Fulham) · SW7 (South Kensington) · SW8 (South Lambeth) · SW9 (Stockwell) · SW10 (West Brompton) · SW11 (Head District) · SW12 (Balham) · SW13 (Barnes) · SW14 (Mortlake) · SW15 (Putney) · SW16 (Streatham) · SW17 (Tooting) · SW18 (Wandsworth) · SW19 (Wimbledon) · SW20 (West Wimbledon)

West London: W1 (Head District) · W2 (Head District) · W3 (Acton) · W4 (Chiswick)· W5 (Ealing) · W6 (Hammersmith) · W7 (Hanwell) · W8 (Kensington) · W9 (Maida Vale) · W10 (North Kensington) · W11 (Notting Hill) · W12 (Sheperds Bush) · W13 (West Ealing) · W14 (West Kensington)

North-West London: NW1 (Head District) · NW2 (Cricklewood) · NW3 (Hampstead) · NW4 (Hendon) · NW5 (Kentish Town) · NW6 (Kilburn) · NW7 (Mill Hill) · NW8 (St John's Wood) · NW9 (The Hyde) · NW10 (Willesden) · NW11 (Golders Green)

Central London: WC1 (Head District) · WC2 (Strand) · EC1 (Head District) · EC2 (Bishopsgate) · EC3 (Fenchurch) · EC4 (Fleet Street)

North London: N1 (Head District) · N2 (East Finchley) · N3 (Finchley) · N4 (Finsbury Park) · N5 (Highbury) · N6 (Highgate) · N7 (Holloway) · N8 (Hornsey) · N9 (Lower Edmonton) · N10 (Muswell Hill)

Kingston upon Thames: KT1 (Kingston upon Thames, Hampton Wick) · KT2 (Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton) · KT3 (New Malden) · KT4 (Worcester Park) · KT5 (Berrylands, Tolworth) · KT6 (Surbiton, Tolworth, Long Ditton) · KT7 (Thames Ditton, Weston Green) · KT8 (East Molesey, Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park) · KT9 (West Molesey) · Richmond · TW1(Twickenham) · TW7 (Isleworth) · TW11 (Teddington) · TW12(Hampton) · SM3 (Cheam) · SM4 (Morden Park)