Pest Control

Cockroach Control & Extermination

Fast, effective cockroach elimination for homes and businesses across Gauteng -- using safe, family-friendly treatments that get to the source of the problem.

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Why Cockroaches Are a Serious Health Risk

Cockroaches are among the most resilient and problematic pests found in South African homes and businesses. They contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria including Salmonella, E. coli, and Staphylococcus -- and their shed skins and droppings are a leading trigger of asthma and allergic reactions, especially in children.

They breed rapidly -- a single female German cockroach can produce up to 30,000 offspring in a year -- and are most active at night, meaning infestations are often far larger than what you see. Seeing even one cockroach during the day is a strong indicator of a serious infestation.

DIY sprays provide only temporary surface-level results. Professional treatment targets harborage sites, nesting areas, and egg cases -- breaking the breeding cycle completely.

🪳 Seen cockroaches during the day? This means the infestation is large enough that competition for harborage is forcing them into the open. Call us immediately.
Eco Pest Control cockroach treatment in Gauteng kitchen

Common Cockroach Species in Gauteng

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German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

The most common indoor cockroach. Small (12-15mm), light brown with two dark stripes on the pronotum. Breeds extremely rapidly and prefers warm, moist environments like kitchens and bathrooms. Most difficult species to control.

American Cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Largest common cockroach (35-40mm), reddish-brown. Usually found in drains, sewers, basements, and sub-floors. Can fly short distances. Enters homes through pipes and drains.

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Australian Cockroach

Periplaneta australasiae

Similar to American cockroach but with yellow margins on the thorax. Common in warmer outdoor areas -- enters homes around windows, doors, and through gaps in walls.

Signs You Have a Cockroach Problem

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Musty Odour
A strong, oily, musty smell -- especially in cupboards, behind appliances, or under sinks.
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Droppings
Black pepper-like droppings in drawers, behind appliances, and in corners.
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Egg Cases (Oothecae)
Brown, capsule-shaped egg cases -- each containing 15-40 eggs -- tucked in cracks and crevices.
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Shed Skins
Translucent cockroach skins left behind as nymphs grow and moult.
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Daytime Sightings
Seeing cockroaches during the day strongly indicates a large, established infestation.
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Smear Marks
Dark brown smear marks along walls and surfaces at floor level where cockroaches travel.

How We Eliminate Cockroaches

Our cockroach treatment goes beyond surface spraying. We use a combination of methods to break the entire breeding cycle and prevent reinfestation.

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Inspection First
We identify all harbourage sites, species present, and infestation severity before any treatment begins.
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Gel Baiting
Highly effective non-repellent gel bait placed in cracks, crevices and harborage areas -- cockroaches eat it and carry it back to the nest, killing the entire colony.
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Residual Spray
Approved residual insecticide applied to all entry points, skirting boards, and high-risk zones -- providing weeks of continued protection.
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Insect Growth Regulator
IGR treatment prevents juvenile cockroaches from developing to reproductive adults -- breaking the breeding cycle at its source.
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Exclusion Advice
We identify and advise on sealing entry points -- gaps in plumbing, vents, and cracks -- to prevent re-entry.

Before Your Cockroach Treatment

Clear under sinks, behind fridges and stoves
Remove items from inside kitchen cupboards
Wash all dishes and put them away
Empty and clean the inside of your bin
Remove pet food bowls from treatment areas
Do not spray with any other products beforehand -- this makes professional treatment less effective
After Treatment
Do not mop floors for at least 3 days
Keep areas dry -- avoid excess moisture
Seal food in airtight containers
Report any activity after 2 weeks

Cockroaches Taking Over? We\'ll Sort It Fast.

Same-day response available across Gauteng. Safe, effective cockroach extermination -- guaranteed.