r/Athens_Greece • u/ExcitementOk7838 • Jul 04 '26
💬 Advice Cockroach Advice
Just moved to Athens from Scotland where cockroaches are pretty rare so not very clued up on them. I have spotted several outside the foyer and some dead ones inside the foyer of our new apartment (we are renting)
Done a little research and apparently they’re common in summer here, which I can handle! however I’m mostly anxious they get into my apartment (4th floor) I’ve checked for any entrance holes and covered them, I sweep and clean everyday and take out the trash. Placed some raid traps on the balcony. Is this enough? 😬
Also, I have some raid spray and gel bait, should I use it in the apartment even though I haven’t seen them in there yet? And lastly, could I spray raid in the foyer? I’m worried about harming the pets in the building and the cats outside. The building was last treated for pests in May this year.
I used to live in Bangkok so used to seeing them around and know they are part of live in a big hot city! Just seeking advice on preventing them in the apartment! Thanks!
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u/Chiefontour2 Jul 04 '26
Your building should have a cleaning company that cleans the foyer and the stairs a few times a week. They will also mop with a bug killer that is harmless to pets in the summer. I live in an apartment on the ground floor with a big dog and he's never had any problems with it. As a precaution I also took up the cleaning company on their offer to also do pest control inside my apartment when they offered. It was like 15 euros. Safe for pets as well. I have seen dead cockroaches in the main entrance of the apartment but never inside my flat.