Cockroach Control Edinburgh
Fast, professional service targeting German and Oriental cockroaches across Edinburgh & the Lothians.
Our Focus: German vs Oriental Cockroaches in Edinburgh
German Cockroach (Blattella germanica)
Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis)
Signs You Have a Cockroach Infestation
- Droppings (2 mm dark cylinders or smear)
- Musty, oily smell
- Shed skins or oothecae
- Daytime sightings
Why You Need Professional Cockroach Control
Cockroaches spread disease e.g. salmonella and dysentery, aggravate asthma and eczema, and reproduce rapidly. As seen in Edinburgh kitchens, flats, and restaurants, early professional action stops spread and protects health.
Unlike general advice, we treat both German and Oriental species using safe, compliant, eco-aware methods tailored to Scottish regulations.
If you observe any of these signs around your property – Contact us
Our Edinburgh Cockroach Treatment & Proofing Process
- Survey – Identify species, entry points, hotspots.
- Treatment – Targeted baits, gels, and IPM methods (a mix of prevention, monitoring, and targeted treatments that keep cockroach problems under control with minimal risk to people, pets, and the environment).
- Proofing – Sealing cracks, installing door sweeps, managing moisture.
- Follow-Up – Inspections, prevention advice, seasonal checks.
Why Saltire Pest Control for Cockroach Treatment in Edinburgh?
Local Edinburgh specialists, fully licensed and trusted across the Lothians. Quick response, customer-first service, and eco-friendly treatment options.
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Edinburgh-Specific Cockroach Prevention Tips
Cockroach activity in Edinburgh is influenced by the city’s housing, weather and local habits.
Use these practical, location-focused tips to reduce risk in homes, flats, student housing and businesses.
- Historic tenements & flats – Shared walls, stairwells and bin stores make spread between properties easy. Seal gaps around pipework, skirting boards and service cupboards to limit movement between flats.
- Restaurants & takeaways – The hospitality sector creates plentiful food sources. Clean under and behind equipment daily, remove grease build-up, and empty external bins frequently.
- Basements & damp areas – Oriental cockroaches favour damp, cool spaces. Improve ventilation, repair leaks, and use a dehumidifier or extractor fan where appropriate.
- Student accommodation – High turnover and shared kitchens increase risk. Encourage cleaning rotas, don’t leave food overnight, and store cereals and dry goods in sealed containers.
- Seasonal tips
- Winter: Roaches move indoors to escape the cold — check gaps around pipework, window frames and boilers.
- Summer: Warm, humid conditions speed breeding — increase kitchen cleaning and check bin stores regularly.
- Waste & bin management – Keep council bins closed and avoid leaving refuse bags in shared stairwells or communal areas where cockroaches can feed and hide.
- Local proofing tip – In older stone properties, cockroaches often enter via gaps in mortar and floorboards. Draught-proofing, repointing small mortar gaps and sealing around service penetrations will reduce entry points.
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Hygiene & Food Contamination
Cockroaches are one of the most serious pests for both the food industry and homes in Edinburgh. Their bodies and droppings carry bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens that can contaminate food, preparation surfaces, and equipment. This contamination poses a direct risk to customer safety in restaurants, cafés, takeaways, and catering businesses, as well as to families in domestic kitchens.
Edinburgh has a thriving food scene, with hundreds of restaurants, bars, and takeaways across the city. In these busy environments, even a small cockroach problem can quickly escalate into a major food hygiene issue. Infestations may lead to failed health inspections, reputational damage, and in some cases, temporary closure of premises.
At home, the same risks apply — especially in shared tenement kitchens or student accommodation, where high footfall and less frequent cleaning create the ideal environment for cockroaches to thrive.
Common ways cockroaches contaminate food and surfaces include:
- Walking over food preparation areas and utensils with contaminated legs and bodies
- Leaving droppings, smear marks, and shed skins in cupboards, fridges, and storage units
- Depositing saliva and regurgitated food on surfaces they feed from
- Carrying bacteria from drains, bins, and sewers into kitchens and pantries
Professional cockroach control is essential in any food-handling environment to meet health and safety standards and to protect staff, customers, and reputations.
In the home, especially in older Edinburgh properties with communal bin areas or damp basements, quick professional treatment at the first sign of cockroaches can prevent costly contamination and illness.
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Edinburgh Cockroach Removal FAQs
An ootheca is a tough egg case produced by cockroaches. It contains many eggs inside a protective shell, helping them survive until hatching. Spotting oothecae in kitchens, basements, or behind appliances is often one of the first visible signs of a cockroach infestation.
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Conclusion – Cockroach Control Edinburgh
At Saltire Pest Control, we deliver professional and effective cockroach control services across Edinburgh and the Lothians, tackling both German and Oriental cockroach infestations. From protecting homes and families against health risks to helping restaurants, cafés, and takeaways maintain strict hygiene standards, we cover every aspect of cockroach treatment and prevention. Our expert team identifies key signs of infestation, eliminates contamination risks, and applies safe, targeted methods including proofing and long-term prevention strategies. Trust us to provide fast, discreet, and lasting cockroach control solutions tailored to your property or business.
Areas Covered
Saltire Pest Control offers professional cockroach removal services for both domestic and commercial properties in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Our services cover the city and extend to towns in the surrounding area including Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Dalkeith, Loanhead, Bonnyrigg, Queensferry, Tranent, Penicuik, Currie, Balerno, Newbridge and Ratho.