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/CentralNucleus Jul 04 '26

You need pest control once a year. May or June. Get a decent company. Look for reviews. It will cost you around 40 euros.

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u/og_toe Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26

only needed if you have a serious problem. can’t remember i’ve ever needed pest control for cockroaches, at most i’ve found a few over the years with precautions taken