Commercial Pest Control for Cockroaches

Commercial Cockroach Elimination

Cockroaches are known health pests that carry and spread bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella. In many parts of North America, the sighting of a single cockroach by a health inspector could automatically shut down a food service operation. Customers and employees perceive their presence as a sign of unsanitary conditions, negatively impacting their decision to purchase from you and further damaging your reputation. Our Service Specialists will eliminate cockroaches and keep them from coming back.

Proven Cockroach Elimination

Cockroaches are associated with dirty, unsanitary environments so when your customers or staff see a cockroach, the story can quickly spread via word of mouth or social media sites. Stories of cockroach sightings and Health Department closures can quickly spiral out of control and cause a public relations nightmare doing irreparable damage to your reputation and brand.

At Ecolab, we consistently deliver our proven protocol for cockroach elimination that works quickly to rid your property of cockroaches and helps to prevent them from returning. Our process includes:

  • Thorough inspections by highly trained service specialists
  • Patented and discreet monitors with superior attraction and catch rates
  • Residual application for a quick knockdown
  • Flushing to drive cockroaches from hiding
  • Dusting for long-lasting protection
  • Targeted bait applications for protection in sensitive areas
  • Documentation of risk areas and action taken  

When you partner with Ecolab you can be confident you are getting innovative, science-based solutions delivered by rigorously trained pest specialists who deliver consistent and precise execution of service protocols; actionable insights to proactively prevent pest risk; customer support 24/7/365; and a strong commitment to customer partnership. Together, we protect success.

Cockroach Multi-Station

Cockroach Multi-Station

Learn about Ecolab’s Cockroach Multi-Station, our best-in-class cockroach monitor available as part of our cockroach service.

Dead German Cockroaches

Cockroach Facts

  • In many parts of the country, a single cockroach sighting by a health inspector is considered a critical violation and could lead to a shutdown.
  • The German cockroach is a domestic species that requires the indoor human habitat to survive.
  • A single pair of German cockroaches can produce over 250,000 offspring in one year.
  • Cockroaches are omnivorous and will eat anything of nutritive value, including soap and glue to survive.
  • Cockroaches are among the most primitive of insects, dating back to the Carboniferous era 280 million years ago.
  • There are over 4,000 species of cockroaches around the world and counting. Only about a dozen species are considered pests.
  • A cockroach can live without its head for up to 1 week.


Cockroach Videos

Webinar Recording

Watch this webinar to learn about the importance of sanitation in a successful pest elimination program and get tips for more effective cockroach control.

Cockroach Breeding

How fast does it take 100 cockroaches to become 6,000? Watch this time-lapse video to see how quickly cockroaches can take over your establishment.

Flushing Drives Cockroaches from Hiding

See how flushing drives cockroaches from their harborage sites and leads to better results in cockroach elimination.


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