Cockroach Control in Glasgow & East Kilbride

Professional, discreet cockroach treatment for homes and businesses across the Strathclyde area.

Let’s get the cockroach problem under control!

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Why You Need Professional Cockroach Control

Cockroaches aren’t just unpleasant to see — they pose real hygiene risks. They spread bacteria, contaminate food surfaces, and thrive in warm, hidden areas like kitchens, boiler cupboards and behind appliances. In both homes and commercial premises, a cockroach infestation can quickly get out of hand if not treated correctly.

DIY sprays and shop-bought traps often only deal with what you can see. They rarely reach the nesting areas or eggs, which means the problem returns weeks later. Cockroaches are highly resilient and can survive in conditions most pests can’t.

At Strathclyde Pest Control, we provide targeted, professional cockroach treatments tailored to the layout and use of your property. Ben, our lead technician, carries out inspections himself, identifying the species involved, locating harbourage areas and applying treatments safely and discreetly to fully break the breeding cycle.

🔍 How to Tell If You Have a Cockroach Problem

Cockroaches are excellent at staying hidden, especially during the day. Common signs include:

Seeing live cockroaches at night when lights are switched on

Small black droppings near skirting boards or cupboards

A musty or oily smell in kitchens or utility areas

Egg cases (small brown capsules) in hidden corners

Smear marks along walls or floors where cockroaches travel

When to Call a Professional

You should contact a professional pest controller if:

You’ve seen more than one cockroach, especially at night

Activity is centred around kitchens, bathrooms or food storage areas

The problem keeps returning after DIY treatments

You run a business where hygiene ratings matter

There are children, pets or vulnerable people in the property

Safety first: Please avoid using multiple sprays or chemicals together, and don’t move appliances unnecessarily if cockroaches are present. If the infestation is in a food-handling area, professional treatment is essential.

Ongoing Monitoring & Prevention

Cockroaches are often introduced through deliveries, shared pipework or neighbouring properties. For flats, commercial kitchens or food premises, ongoing monitoring can help catch early activity before it becomes a serious issue.

We can advise on practical prevention steps such as sealing gaps, improving hygiene routines and managing moisture levels. For higher-risk properties, scheduled inspections help reduce repeat infestations and provide peace of mind.

Our Cockroach Control Process

Survey & Identification

Ben carries out a thorough inspection to confirm the species involved, locate harbourage areas such as behind appliances, under sinks and around pipework, and identify what’s drawing them in, whether that’s warmth, moisture or food access. He’ll explain what he’s found and the treatment plan clearly before anything starts.

Safe, Targeted Treatment

We apply professional-grade treatment suited to the property and the species present, targeting nesting and breeding areas rather than just what’s visible on the surface. Treatments are applied safely and discreetly, with care taken around food preparation areas, pets and family members.

Results & Monitoring

Cockroaches breed steadily, so a single visit isn’t always the end of it. We monitor activity afterwards and arrange a revisit where needed to make sure the breeding cycle is fully broken, not just knocked back.

Advice & Prevention

We’ll point out what’s been attracting them, whether that’s damp, food access or an entry point, and give practical steps to stop them coming back, such as sealing gaps, fixing leaks and tightening up hygiene routines in the areas most at risk.

Did You Know?

Cockroaches can survive for weeks without food and can squeeze through gaps as small as a few millimetres. This makes them one of the hardest pests to eliminate without professional help.

Blog Related Read: Seen a Cockroach? Here’s What It Really Means

Seasonality: Cockroach Activity at a Glance

Cockroaches tend to be active year-round indoors, but activity often increases during warmer months and in winter when central heating keeps properties warm.

Jan–Mar — Low–Steady: activity hidden indoors
Apr–Jun — Rising: breeding increases
Jul–Sep — High: peak activity and spread
Oct–Dec — Steady: infestations persist indoors

Because they live inside buildings, waiting for “the right season” rarely works — early treatment is always best.

Why Choose Strathclyde Pest Control for Cockroach Control?

We’re a small, family-run pest control company that understands the realities of dealing with cockroaches in both homes and businesses across Glasgow and East Kilbride.

Ben carries out inspections personally, ensuring consistent service, honest advice and treatments that actually work. We use professional products applied safely and only where needed, focusing on long-term results rather than quick fixes.

Our approach is discreet, thorough and backed by clear guidance to help prevent the problem coming back.

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Ready to Get Rid of Cockroaches?

If you suspect cockroaches in your home or business, don’t let the problem grow unnoticed. Early action saves time, stress and repeat treatments.

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Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Hear from our satisfied customers who have experienced the quality and value of our pest control services.

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   Scott Morrison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben is brilliant. Quick, friendly, knowledgable, professional and effective. Good prices and would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Felicity Parsons 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben dealt expertly and efficiently with what I thought was a house fly infestation. His careful questioning during our initial phone call established that the insects were in fact bluebottles and that the underlying problem was likely to be a dead rodent in my property. Ben undertook a full rodent survey - identifying possible access points and finding a dead rat in an inaccessible place. He then sealed all the obvious access points, so my house is now rodent proof. I can't recommend Strathclyde Pest Control highly enough - a very professional, evidenced-based, reasonably priced and friendly service.
  
 
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   Lauren McSwiggan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booked the firm for a suspected wasp nest. Ben was really helpful, competent, knowledgeable and friendly. The wasp treatment worked really efficiently and was very reasonably priced, with no extra charges, even though the actual wasp nest was not on our house so two areas required treatment. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   fraser young 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service. Ben was very amiable and the service provided was professional. Issue was dealt with promptly and effectively.
  
 
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   Amanda Colleran 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Ben for any and all pest control needs. Ben is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring. I have used Ben's services twice now and had so many questions on each occasion. Ben took his time explaining everything in detail and answering all my questions, ultimately putting my mind at ease during a stressful rodent experience.
  
 
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   Izzy O 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben is super professional, friendly, and reassuring. He answered all of my questions and got back to me really quickly. I honestly couldn’t recommend him enough — he helped me feel at ease again.
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   Alison Levy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from start to finish.  This is the first time I have had to use pest control due to rats coming into my home, Ben was brilliant from start to finish, he got rid of the rats within two days, found the locations they were coming in from and put in place measures so they couldn't use them in future.  Cannot recommend this company highly enough, extremely knowledgeable, efficient and quick service and very good value for money.  Ben was really lovely and made me feel so much better about the situation - will definately use again when/if I need pest control in future!
  
 
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   Lucy Sharkey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Ben! Professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. After the initial visit and one follow up our issue was resolved. Thank you!
  
 
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   Margaret Wilkinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would not hesitate to recommend Strathclyde Pest Control. Ben was thorough, professional and reassuring. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Kimberley Young 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn’t recommend Ben enough. He was extremely helpful, providing a very thorough, efficient service at a very good price!