Cockroach ControlCockroaches: Signs, Health Risks & Cockroach Control
Professional cockroach control across South & West Yorkshire, with local pages for Sheffield, Leeds, Barnsley and Rotherham.
Cockroaches breed fast and sprays make it worse — Apex clears them properly.
BPCA certified · From £160 +VAT · Monitored gel-bait programme · No call-out fee · 7 days a week
At a Glance
- Service
- Cockroach Control
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Price from
- £160 + VAT
- Method
- Professional gel bait — clears the harbourage, not just the surface
- Credentials
- BPCA certified · £5M insured
Why Shop-Bought Cockroach Sprays Rarely Work
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional cockroach control across South and West Yorkshire, clearing the infestation at source rather than just the few cockroaches you can see. The team is called out most when sprays and powders from the shop have not solved the problem — and there is a clear reason why.
More than 90% of UK German cockroaches are now resistant to the pyrethroid insecticides in shop sprays. The spray kills a few on the surface while the population breeds on in the cracks behind, and bait the cockroaches learn to avoid makes DIY worse still.
Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys the property and places professional gel bait directly in the harbourage. The bait passes through the population and growth regulators break the breeding cycle, so the infestation is cleared rather than scattered.
Cockroach Profile
Which Cockroach Have You Got — and Where Do They Hide?
Apex Pest Control Ltd identifies the species first, because the right treatment depends on it. Shop-bought sprays kill only a fraction of a German cockroach colony, scatter the rest and build resistance — so Apex uses a targeted gel-bait programme that reaches the whole colony rather than blanket spraying.
German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
The most common UK cockroach — small and tan with two dark stripes, living in warm kitchens and bathrooms and breeding very fast. It hides in cracks, skirting, cupboards and behind appliances.
Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis)
The dark "black beetle" — larger and found in cooler, damp places such as drains, cellars and basements. It usually enters through the drains, so the drain is the real source.
American & brown-banded
Less common species. Apex Pest Control Ltd confirms exactly which cockroach it is and chooses the correct method.
Where they hide
In cracks and crevices, behind skirting boards, kitchen units and appliances, around sinks and drains, and in warm voids where they are hard to reach.
Why Use a Professional for Cockroaches?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats cockroaches properly because the wrong approach wastes money and leaves a health risk behind.
A genuine health risk
Cockroaches carry Salmonella, E. coli and dysentery bacteria across food and surfaces, and their droppings and shed skins trigger asthma and allergies.
Resistance defeats DIY
Shop sprays no longer kill most German cockroaches, so the infestation recovers within weeks of a DIY attempt.
Drains are often the source
For Oriental cockroaches, Apex Pest Control Ltd identifies the drain entry route, because chemical treatment alone will not stop them returning.
A food-business failure
Cockroaches at a hygiene inspection are a serious legal problem for any kitchen, takeaway or care home.
How Apex Pest Control Treats Cockroaches
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows a proven, species-led process carried out by a BPCA-certified technician.
Survey & identify
The technician identifies the species, finds the harbourage and, for Oriental cockroaches, checks the drains as the likely source.
Treat the harbourage
Professional gel bait is placed in the cracks, crevices and voids where the cockroaches hide, and insect growth regulators break the breeding cycle.
Monitor & return
The team monitors the population and returns over several visits until the infestation is clear, rotating the active ingredient so resistance cannot build.
Proof & prevent
Apex Pest Control Ltd advises on the gaps, drains and hygiene points that let cockroaches in, and seals the route where it can.
Cockroach control from £160 plus VAT, with £35 per additional room and no call-out fee. The price is confirmed before any work begins.
What Our Customers Say
"Tony was very knowledgeable, professional and polite. He didn’t even need to carry out treatment — he advised me how to deal with the problem, which was very comforting. I strongly recommend them."
"Excellent service, very professional and friendly. Tom managed to fit me in the day before Christmas Eve and I really appreciated that. Highly recommend."
"Absolutely fantastic service. Tom came out the day I enquired, very professional and knowledgeable, and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend."
Rated 4.9/5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
See Real Cockroach Work by Apex
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats German cockroach infestations across South and West Yorkshire — from shared houses (HMOs) to domestic kitchens. These clips show real inspections and treatment, and why a monitored programme clears an infestation a shop spray cannot.
See the Work: Real Cockroach Jobs
German cockroach infestations found and treated by Apex Pest Control Ltd across South and West Yorkshire — from the harbourage behind a door frame to monitoring traps filling up during an ongoing HMO treatment.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Cockroach Control Cost?
Fixed price, no call-out fee. We confirm the price before any work begins.
Prices from
£160
+ VAT · £35 per additional room · no call-out fee
- Species identification and full survey included
- Professional gel bait placed in the harbourage
- Monitored programme with follow-up visits
- Advice on drains, gaps and hygiene to prevent return
Commercial and food-business treatment is tailored — contact us for a free survey. Every job is quoted upfront, all plus VAT.
Why Choose Apex for Cockroach Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA-certified, family-run Yorkshire business. Founder Tony Johnson has 40 years' experience, and every cockroach treatment targets the harbourage and the breeding cycle, not just the cockroaches on the surface.
BPCA Certified
Every technician holds current BPCA certification — the recognised UK standard for professional pest control.
From £160, Fixed Price
A fixed price from £160 plus VAT, confirmed before treatment, with £35 per additional room. No call-out fee.
Clears the Harbourage, Not Just the Surface
Apex uses professional gel bait placed in the harbourage with growth regulators, clearing the population rather than scattering it.
Correct Species, Correct Method
German and Oriental cockroaches need different treatment — Apex identifies the species and treats it the right way.
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability, so you are protected on every visit.
Where Do We Provide Cockroach Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers South and West Yorkshire from four local offices. Choose your nearest area below for local availability, response times and area-specific advice.
Barnsley
Cockroach control throughout Barnsley and the surrounding area.
Cockroach control in BarnsleyCockroaches in a Restaurant, Takeaway or Care Home?
Cockroach evidence at a food-hygiene inspection is a critical failure under Regulation (EC) 852/2004. Apex Pest Control Ltd runs a discreet, monitored gel-bait programme for kitchens, takeaways, care homes and food businesses across South and West Yorkshire, with written documentation for Environmental Health. See the Food Standards Agency pest-control guidance.
Pest Intelligence
About Cockroaches — Facts & Behaviour
A little cockroach biology explains why treating the harbourage beats spraying the surface.
Cockroach Control — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Get Rid of Cockroaches for Good
Cockroaches in your kitchen or business? Apex Pest Control Ltd clears German and Oriental cockroaches across South and West Yorkshire from £160 plus VAT, no call-out fee, 7 days a week — with a monitored gel-bait programme that treats the infestation at source, not just the cockroaches you can see.