Best Ant & Cockroach Control — Budget (2026)

Pros

• Fast-acting powder kills on contact
• Up to 6 months of protection
• Also effective against cockroaches and woodlice

Cons

• Powder can be visible on dark flooring

Pros

• Larger 400g tub for bigger infestations
• Long-lasting residual protection
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor application

Cons

• Should be kept away from pets and children while applying

Pros

• Large 750ml ready-to-use trigger spray
• Transparent formula safe for soft furnishings
• Fast-acting on ants and other crawling insects

Cons

• Trigger spray requires more manual pumping for large areas

Pros

• Trusted Rentokil pest control formula
• Effective against ants, cockroaches and woodlice
• Indoor and outdoor use

Cons

• 300g tub is best for moderate infestations

Pros

• Bulk 4-pack of 400g tubs, great value
• Long-established UK pest control brand since 1946
• Targets ants, cockroaches, earwigs and woodlice

Cons

• Large multipack may be more than needed for small homes

Pros

• Odourless bait traps safe around kitchens
• Pack of 10 covers multiple rooms
• No mess sticky glue, easy to dispose of

Cons

• Newer brand with a limited review history

Pros

• Anti-bacterial action cleans as it kills
• Large 500ml trigger bottle for kitchens and bathrooms
• Water-based formula, no strong chemical smell

Cons

• Surface spray only, does not target nests directly

Pros

• Bulk 6-pack keeps every room stocked
• Long-lasting residual protection against reinfestation
• Widely trusted Raid brand

Cons

• Bulk pack takes up storage space

Pros

• Powder formula stops reinfestation at the source
• Works both indoors and outdoors around entry points
• Long shelf life compared to aerosol sprays

Cons

• Powder can be visible on dark flooring

Pros

• Fast-acting formula kills silverfish on contact
• Up to 8 weeks of residual protection
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor application

Cons

• Newer brand with a smaller review base than market leaders

Pros

• Precision gel syringe reaches cracks and crevices
• Cockroaches carry bait back to the nest to kill the colony
• Professional-strength formula for fast results

Cons

• Small 10g syringe best suited to moderate infestations

Pros

• Pre-filled gel bait stations, no mess to apply
• Worker ants carry the gel back to destroy the whole nest
• Trusted Rentokil pest control brand

Cons

• Only 2 bait stations included per pack

Pros

• Contains real honey to attract ants to the bait
• No-mess, pre-filled bait station design
• Destroys both visible ants and the wider nest

Cons

• Twin pack may need topping up for larger infestations

Pros

• Precision nozzle sends liquid deep into the ant nest
• One 500ml bottle treats up to 5 separate nests
• Long-lasting 12-week control period

Cons

• Designed for outdoor nests beneath paths and patios

Pros

• Professional-strength trigger aerosol for indoor use
• Kills ants, cockroaches, earwigs, woodlice and silverfish
• HSE-approved formula with up to 2 weeks residual action

Cons

• 600ml trigger can is bulkier than standard aerosol sprays

Pros

• Pre-filled gel bait stations destroy ants and the nest
• No mess, ready-to-use indoor design
• Trusted Rentokil pest control brand

Cons

• Takes time for the gel to reach and eliminate the whole colony

Pros

• Fast-acting powder kills ants, cockroaches and crawling insects
• Long-lasting residual protection once applied
• Trusted Rentokil pest control brand

Cons

• Powder can be visible on dark flooring

Pros

• Ready-to-use powder needs no mixing or spraying equipment
• Effective against ants, cockroaches and earwigs
• Pack of two gives good coverage for larger homes

Cons

• Powder residue needs sweeping away once treatment is done

Pros

• Liquid bait is carried back to the nest to kill the whole colony
• Compact 25g bottle is easy to position discreetly
• Trusted long-running Nippon ant control brand

Cons

• Takes a few days for full colony elimination

Pros

• Up to 3 months of residual protection
• Non staining and odourless formula
• Highly rated with over 1,500 reviews

Cons

• 1 litre bottle is bulkier to store than smaller sprays

Pros

• Professional-strength spray plus powder combo for eggs and larvae
• Long-lasting control approved for amateur use
• Strongly rated with nearly 400 reviews

Cons

• Higher price than single-format silverfish sprays

Pros

• TOTAL: Advanced bacterial action, kills ants, cockroaches, and crawling insects, and the germs they carry
• EFFECTIVE: Kills ants, cockroaches, woodlice, and other crawling insects, and stops them coming back for up to 12 weeks
• LONG-LASTING: Rapid knockdown action as well as long-lasting residual control
• HOME-SAFE: Low odour formulation for long-lasting and stain-free treatment of indoor living areas

Cons

• Doesn't kill flies, wasps, or mosquitoes.
• Contains chemicals (Cypermethrin, Benzalkonium Chloride).