Active Season
April – September, with peaks in June, July and August
Cockroaches are the ultimate survivors – they can live for a week without their heads and hold their breath for 40 minutes, making them nearly impossible to eliminate with amateur methods.
These speed demons can run up to 3 miles per hour and vanish the instant you flip on the lights, which is why you’ll never catch them all yourself.
See one cockroach during the day? You’re looking at the tip of the iceberg – for every roach brave enough to venture out in daylight, there are likely hundreds more hiding in your walls waiting for nightfall.
Discovering that your building is crawling with cockroaches is distressing. They are a serious public health pest. Due to their lifecycle, controlling them can be an uphill battle. They commonly infest kitchens and bathrooms.
Finding cockroaches crawling, perhaps behind your fridge or in other areas, is a clear sign. Visible pests are an indicator. Telltale signs are mentioned, though not detailed in the sources.
Identifying the specific type of cockroach and the scale of the problem can be difficult by phone or email, requiring an inspection. German and Oriental cockroaches are common types in the UK. Our technicians can identify the pest during a survey.
Cockroaches pose a direct health risk to humans. They are vectors of disease and are known to carry organisms which cause food poisoning, as well as many other bacteria. For businesses, if clients or customers spot evidence of a cockroach infestation, they are likely to complain and request a refund. Negative reviews are easily shared and can significantly damage a company’s reputation. Uncontrolled, they can damage property, pose significant risks, affect productivity, and even lead to legal consequences.
DIY cockroach control exists. However, the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) would always recommend contacting a professional pest management company. Attempting DIY methods may mean you are not aware of the full extent of the problem or cannot get to the root cause. Without expert knowledge, experience, and professional-grade equipment, DIY attempts will likely be unsuccessful. This can place you in danger and potentially make the problem worse.
PyroFox Pest Control Solutions will be able to treat infestations quickly and safely. Our trained technicians can help minimise pest activity with a range of techniques and have the technical knowledge and experience to apply products in an efficient manner, while minimising risk to the environment and non-target species. Prior to insecticidal treatment, a thorough clean of the area is recommended, paying particular attention to removing food and water sources and hiding places. Unsound surfaces, such as broken tiles, should be made good, and any possible cockroach harbourage sealed with plaster, mastic, or other suitable fillers. We ensure every corner is cleared and implement ongoing monitoring solutions. Some insects, like cockroaches, can die off within hours to a few days after insecticides are used. Depending on the infestation, complete eradication could take a few days to a week, and it might require multiple treatments, especially for persistent issues. Fumigation service is also a treatment option, as is fogging service which tackles infestations in hard-to-reach areas. The likely outcome of professional treatment is effective eradication and prevention. The cost varies based on factors like severity, property size, and location, with free estimates available.
