Cockroach Control Service from Rentokil
How to solve a Cockroach Infestation
Business Call Out Service for Cockroach Control
Our cockroach call out service offers professional, discreet and effective solutions to solve any cockroach infestation quickly and efficiently:
- 24 hour response guaranteed
- Free business site survey
- Advice on how to keep your premise cockroach free in the future
- Trained and knowledgeable local technicians
- Call now on 0800 917 1989 to arrange a free site survey from an experienced Rentokil Surveyor
- Cockroach infestation at home? Visit our home pest control section to find out how to get rid of cockroaches in your home
Danger Signs
- Cockroach droppings (or faecal pellets) which are black/dark brown in colour, cylindrical & less than 2mm long. These are produced when water is scarce. If water is readily available liquid excreta or smear marks are produced these are brown and irregular in shape
- Live cockroaches searching for food at night
- Dead adults or nymphs, egg cases (oothecae) and cast nymphal skins
Potential Harm
A cockroach infestation on your premises can:
- Lead to the spread of diseases, as a cockroach can carry disease organisms such as Salmonella (food poisoning) and Escherichia coli (Gastro-enteritis) which can be spread through saliva and excreta
- Contaminate foodstuffs
- Damage goods, leather, books, packaging, plastics, pictures etc — a cockroach will eat almost anything
Business Consequences
- Damage — to goods, foodstuffs and your health and hygiene reputation. Any cockroach issues will have a negative effect on your Scores on the Doors food hygiene rating.
- Alarm — immediate loss of customer and employee trust.
- Cost — can be considerable. Temporary business closure may be necessary.
Immediate Steps to Take for Cockroach Control
- Call free on 0800 917 1989 for advice and information on Entotherm heat treatment our chemical-free heat treatment for cockroach control.
- Arrange regular cockroach night inspections by qualified Rentokil technicians to prevent further outbreaks. A cockroach is a nocturnal creature and night-time inspections will better reveal any harbourages.
- Rentokil technicians will advise on the best use of appropriate insecticides such as RID (Rentokil Insect Dust)*
- Set up regular cockroach control monitoring with Insect Detection and Insect Monitor Units
*Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.